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Cochlear Implants

Are you frustrated with your hearing aids?

Are you finding you are no longer enjoying life like you used? It may be time to talk about Cochlear Implant Candidacy. It does not matter if you are 1 years old or 99 years old, age is no barrier to better hearing. A comprehensive Cochlear Implant Assessment can be arranged at Midcoast Hearing in Taree. Just because we assess whether a Cochlear Implant is an option, does not gaurantee that you are a suitable candidate. You will never know if you could achieve better hearing, unless you ask
You can have confidence in our local Audiologist, Naomi Richards. She has had over 18 years' experience in the profession and this experience shows in the quality of her work. Here at Midcoast Hearing we work with the best ENT Specialists to bring first class hearing services to the Taree and Manning Valley region. All the hearing check ups and Cochlear Implant programming are done locally.
Why compromise on quality because we live in regional Taree?
What are you waiting for? Make an appointment today to find out how we can help you.

How do Cochlear Impants work?

Myths about Cochlear Implants

am i too old for a Cochlear Implant?

No matter how old you are, whether a child or an adult, the risks are still the same. The biggest deciding factor in going ahead with a Cochlear Implant fitting is the length of time between hearing loss and treatment. If your hearing aids are not strong enough or helping improve your understanding of speech, Cochlear Implants can help. Don't delay finding out more.

Cochlear Implants are expensive

Cochlea Implant surgery and medical care can be provided publicly or privately. The Cochlear Implant electrode array and speech processor is fully funded by the government for public patients and by private health insurance companies for private patients. The investment into your hearing will be discussed by the ENT specialist.

Cochlear implants are only for the really deaf

No they are not. Cochlear implants have come a long way in technology since when they were first invented. They help when a hearing aid is no longer enough. Your hearing is as unique as your fingerprint. If the hearing aids are not helping, there is another solution. Studies by Runge et al (2016) and Gaylor et al (2018) found people with Cochlea Implants could understand sentences eight times better than they could previously with their hearing aids. Better hearing may help to keep the mind sharp and may help you have stronger social interactions
Do i need a referral for a Cochlear Implant Assessment?
No. If you are a pensioner, you can transfer to Midcoast Hearing and a full audiological assessment can be done. If your ENT specialist thinks you would benefit from a Cochlear Implant Assessment, please call the clinic to arrange the appointment.

How can we help you?

Contact us for a Cochlear Implant Assessment today. Better hearing is only a phone call away.
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