| Appreance Considerations & Cost Are Only Two Factors In Choosing A Hearing Aid
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| More importantly, styles are recommended based on the severity of your hearing loss, the size of your ear canal, your finger dexterity and your own special listening needs. For example, certain styles work best for those who are frequently on the phone while a different style would be better for a noisy workplace. Before choosing a hearing aid style there are a number of factors to consider. Most of these depend on the specific characteristics of your hearing loss, while others are more personal. |
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| 1. The Degree Of Your Hearing Loss
Your hearing care professional will examine you to determine the exact degree and type of your hearing loss. If, for example, you have severe hearing loss, a Behind-the-Ear (BTE) instrument might be the most appropriate choice, as it can provide more powerful amplification. |
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| 2. The Anatomy Of Your Ear
The space inside our ears varies from person to person. Most ears are big enough for an In-the-Ear hearing aid, but may not always be large enough to accommodate the smallest types that fit deep into the ear canal. |
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| 3. Handling The Instruments
The smaller the instrument, the smaller the controls and batteries. So if your eyes are not what they used to be, or your fingers cannot cope with adjusting small controls, you will find a larger instrument easier to handle. |
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| 4. Cosmetic Appearance
Hearing aids are available in a wide variety of sizes and colours to suit your own personal tastes. You may want something discreet like an In-the-Canal style, or a Behind-the-Ear model in a colour which closely matches your hair or skin tone. |
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5. The Price Factor
Better hearing means a better quality of life, so it should be viewed as an investment in yourself and your health. No matter what your budget is, you should be able to find hearing aids that meet your personal requirements. |
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