Hybrid Cochlear Implants - Meenakshi Speech & Hearing Clinic
A hybrid cochlear implant solution has two parts: an external sound processor with an acoustic component and an internal implant. The cochlear implant is designed to help you hear the high frequency sounds you have been missing, while the acoustic component amplifies the natural low-frequency hearing you have. By working together, the components can provide a balanced hearing experience. Hybrid Cochlear Implants for Adults If you have high-frequency hearing loss, you may be able to hear some sounds, but not others. These sounds are important for understanding speech. Without them, it can be difficult to talk on the phone or hear higher pitch sounds like a bird singing or a child’s voice. And because high-frequency sounds often hold the emotion in a conversation or make a moment special, you may find you’re missing out on so much. Hybrid cochlear implants – also known as electro-acoustic hearing – may help if you have low-frequency hear...