Hearing Aids

A RIC hearing aid consists of a tiny housing containing all electronics except the receiver, positioned behind the ear. A thin tube connects the housing to the receiver, which is worn in the ear canal.

The RIC hearing aid is a small and discreet unit which is flexible enough to treat mild to significant hearing loss.

A BTE device rests directly behind the ear. The housing, which contains all of the electronics, is encased in plastic and connects to the ear canal with a clear tube generally connected to a custom ear mold.

Though more visible than other styles, the BTE is powerful enough for severe to profound hearing losses.

This hearing aid is the smallest available hearing aid and sits deeply into the ear canal. This allows the hearing aid to take advantage of the ear’s natural ability to collect sound, and its discreet size makes the device virtually invisible to others.

Due to its smaller size, this hearing aid generally has a shorter battery life, and it may prove difficult to adjust for those with poor manual dexterity. This is a good choice for mild to moderate hearing loss.

This hearing aid is placed in the ear canal. It takes advantage of the ear’s natural ability to collect sound. Its discreet size makes the device virtually invisible to others.

Due to its smaller size, this hearing aid generally has a shorter battery life, and it may prove difficult to adjust for those with poor manual dexterity. This is a good choice for mild to moderate hearing loss.

If you’ve heard of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, then you may have also heard you don’t need a prescription to purchase them. OTC devices can function as a self-serve option and are now available.

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