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Results Page 12: Expert Answers from Hearing Healthcare Providers

How important is having my hearing aids fit in person versus buying over the internet?

It is extremely important to have hearing aids fit in person versus buying over the internet! Hearing aids are custom fit for your ear and for...

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Can I purchase an extended warranty for my hearing aids (beyond my 3 year warranty)? Is it worth it?

Hello!  Yes, you are able to extend your warranty.  Talk to your hearing care provider for specific costs.  Most manufacturers will gladly extend...

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Are there any hearing aids that can stream audio directly from a Macbook Pro laptop?

Direct streaming, without the use of a streamer, not at this stage. Hopefully soon. Lisa G

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Are there any rechargeable hearing aids that fit right in the ear?

While there are numerous options for re-chargeable behind-the-ear hearing aids today, there is one option to consider if you are looking for a...

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I have severe to profound loss. Hearing aid companies are boasting about advances in feedback cancellation. Is a dome fit an option for me now?

You might be able to get away with power dome tip.  However, the most appropriate coupling would be a custom power shell that is encased in the...

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Do hearing aids really block out background noise?

Hearing aids by their very nature are sophisticated amplification devices.  As such they do not cancel out noise.  They simply do not reproduce or...

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What are the risks of buying hearing aids online?

In general I would be wary. It is first and foremost not currently legal to be selling hearing aids online. These are typically being run without...

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Why are in-the-ear hearing aids skin colored? It makes them look like a phone from 20 years ago.

Ideally, it was to make them "appear" invisible.  But to me they look like a wad of chewing gum inside the ear!  I have fit patients with in the...

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I have single-sided deafness. What are the differences between the Widex CROS, Phonak CROS, and Signia CROS hearing aids?

I have quite a bit of experience with CROS technology and single-sided deafness, having conducted four separate studies and individual assessments...

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I'm considering a MED-EL cochlear implant. What is best hearing aid to wear with it?

While the MED-EL cochlear implant is a good product, it does not currently have a partner hearing aid company that is compatible.  If having...

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