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COMPLETELY-IN-THE-CANAL (CIC)
This is currently the smallest custom-made hearing instrument. The shell is designed to fit deep inside your ear canal and be very discreet. Often, these devices are limited in the number of programs and options.
Suitable for Mild to Moderate Hearing Loss |
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IN-THE-CANAL (ITC)
This hearing instrument is custom-made to fit your ear. It is slightly larger than the CIC. This style provides access to multiple listening programs. ITC instruments may be a little easier for some people to manipulate than CIC's, though they are still small.
Suitable for Mild to Moderate Hearing Loss |
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IN-THE-EAR (ITE)
This style is also custom-made and fills your entire outer ear. A full shell ITE provides access to telecoil and multiple listening programs.
Suitable for Mild to Severe Hearing Loss |
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BEHIND-THE-EAR (BTE)
This style fits behind your ear and comes in a variety of sizes. It is attached to an earpiece, or earmold, that is custom-made for your ear.
Suitable for Mild to Profound Hearing Loss |
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OPEN-FIT
The microphone and tubing of this type of hearing instrument are hidden in the ear's natural contours, so the instrument is virtually invisible in the ear. This unique microphone placement also provides natural suppression of wind noise.
Multi-venting allows air to travel freely in and out of the ear, ensuring an Open, comfortable fit that makes your voice sound as natural as possible.
Suitable for Mild to Moderate Hearing Loss |
