1. 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.
SWENT Hearing
(505) 819-0617

2. 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
or Visit Us at: http://hearing-aids-santa-fe-nm.com/
SWENT Hearing
(505) 819-0617