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Benefits of Binaural Amplification

If you have hearing loss in both ears, you

probably will benefit from binaural

amplification. Binaural amplification is

simply wearing two hearing aids. Many

worry that they are not getting the value

for their money when it comes to the

purchase of hearing aids. You may wonder if two hearing aids are

really better than one. But, if you have hearing loss in your right

and left ear…it probably is better. There are measurable benefits

to wearing two aids over one.

One ear (monaural) versus two ears (binaural)

Typically those with bilateral (both left and right) hearing

impairment will choose to aid the better ear or the ear that is

recommended to be best for amplification if only purchasing one

hearing instrument. However, monaural amplification leads to

issue with localization, sound quality, and limited improvement in

hearing and speech understanding.

If your hearing loss is different on one side, or perhaps you have

a normal hearing ear, there are solutions for you as well! Two

hearing instruments are still recommended, but they work a bit

different. There are specialty types of hearing aids, called CROS

and BICROS which allow for some of the benefits of binaural

fittings.

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In cases where there is normal hearing in one ear and an

unaidable hearing loss in the other ear (or dead ear/no hearing) a

Contralateral Routing of Signal (CROS) hearing aid may be

appropriate. For those who have an aidable loss in one ear and an

unaidable loss in the other ear, a Bilateral Routing of Signal

(BICROS) hearing aid would be more appropriate than a CROS.

The CROS and BICROS work in much the same way by picking up

sound from the worse ear and sending that sound in addition to

the amplified sound being picked up from the worse ear to the

better ear. Call your local hearing healthcare professional today

to learn about your options and trial periods for your binaural

amplification!

For More Information Call SWENT: (505) 819-0617

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