The Langley Audiology Centre
Eden Park House
531 Upper Elmer's End Road Beckenham
Kent BR3 3BF
Tel: 020 8663 6187
hearing@langleyaudiology.co.uk
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Technology
Digital hearing aids use the most advanced technology available today. Working in a different way to analogue, they convert the signal from the microphone to numbers that can be manipulated by a tiny computer in the aid. They can automatically adjust to suit different sound environments. Digital instruments offer complete flexibility and fine tuning capabilities.
Analogue or conventional hearing aids have a microphone that picks up sound which is then amplified. They are the least expensive hearing aid, but don't offer the features of digital aids. |
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Types |
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| BTE (Behind the Ear) hearing aids house the electronics in a case that fits behind the ear. The sound is directed to the ear canal through tubing and a custom made earmould. BTE hearing aids have a stronger amplifier and a larger battery. | |
| ITE (In the Ear) hearing aids house the electronics in a case that fits inside the ear. They can be fitted with a telephone switch. | |
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ITC (In the Canal) hearing aids are smaller than the ITE instruments and fit into the ear canal. They are used for mild to moderate hearing losses. |
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| CIC (Completely in the Canal) is the smallest type of hearing aid, fitting far into the ear canal. They are custom made for people with mild hearing losses. | |