Digital Hearing Aids
Instrument Technology & Styling
There are TWO types of DIGITAL Hearing Instrument:
- Non-Programmable
- Programmable
Non-Programmable
Our expert Tests establish you're "Prescription" and we take "Impressions" of your ear/s. Both are then sent to the Laboratories and used to design a suitable Hearing Instrument. A "Volume Control" is usually provided. Expect to get around 5 years of good use from a Non-Programmable Instrument (because the prescription/circuit is "fixed" like glasses). This type of Digital Instrument is the least expensive from £299 from SCOTIA HEARING. other retailers may charge 3 times that price or not even mention them! We give YOU the choice!
Programmable
We take Impressions of your ear/s and the Instrument is manufactured to fit. The Instrument is then PROGRAMMED via a computer. As your prescription changes over the years, the Instrument can be re-programmed as your needs change. Programmable Instruments can also be Automatic and have extra features such as multi-memories, directional microphones, anti-feedback measures and noise management systems. You hear more clearly in a variety of situations, with the minimum of effort.
No One Need Know!
There are many different sizes of aid. The day of the bulky hearing aid has gone and no-one need know that you wear an instrument. There are three In-The-Ear (ITE) styles:
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Full Shell style fills the entire ear. Easiest to handle. |
Canal style fills approximately one third of the ear. A discreet, easy to handle fitting. |
There is virtually nothing to be seen! Battery replacement requires reasonable dexterity. |
Options Available
The ideal style for you will be a combination of what you need (from our tests), what you want, and what is POSSIBLE, the size or shape of your Ear/s may affect the choices available as may your budget! Your Hearing Aid Audiologist will take everything into account.
