Invisible Hearing Aids



Invisible hearing aids, as the name suggests, are not visible to the eye. They are hidden deep in the ear canal and, like most hearing aids, there are a number of styles or variations to these type of hearing aids. They have a variety of names such as ‘invisible-in-the-Canal’ (IIC), contact lenses for the ear, extended wear hearing aids. These are custom made hearing devices, which generally means most types require an impression of your ear is required to fit them. They sit deep down your ear canal so the procedure to take the impression can sometimes be a little uncomfortable, but your Hearing Healthcare Professional (HHP) will take you through the process so you know what to expect.
Invisible hearing aids provide different advantages to other styles, such as:
  • The natural resonant frequency of your ear (individual to every person) is preserved as the microphone sits deep in the ear canal.
  • You retain your innate localisation abilities due to the positioning of the hearing aid
  • The invisibility of the hearing aid – its ‘cosmetic’ appeal – means no one has to know your hearing levels aren’t what they used to be.
Not all ears and hearing levels suit invisible hearing aids so it’s worthwhile to investigate what’s out there and whether an invisible hearing aid would suit you.

How do invisible hearing aids work?

Technology
Invisible hearing aids sit deep within the ear canal, so the technology that makes them work is very small. Each manufacturer will use their own particular technology but some common factors include:
  • Small battery (size 10), that requires changing every 4 – 7 days (except the Lyric hearing aid – read more on this Phonak hearing aid below)
  • Removal handle – thin fishing wire to allow for easy removal
  • Wireless technology – this is mostly so the hearing aids can ‘talk’ to each other, but some IICs do utilise Bluetooth streaming through accessory devices

Invisible Hearing Aids Sitting In The Ear

Extended wear vs IIC

Extended wear vs IIC
There are a few differences in these types of hearing aids which need to be taken into consideration:
  • Fitting procedure – an IIC can be fitted after a custom impression is taken of your ear, (the Signia Pure Nx IIC doesn’t require an impression and can be fitted immediately). An impression of your ear involves placing a foam or cotton block deep in your ear canal and then a putty-like impression material is syringed into your ear canal. It takes a few minutes to set and then is sent off to the manufacturer. An extended wear invisible hearing aid, such as the Lyric, doesn’t require an impression. Instead a thorough inspection of the ear canal with a high magnification device is required to determine where the hearing aid should sit deep and comfortably in the ear canal. As no impression is required of the ear canal, it can be fitted once your ear has been determined as acceptable for a Lyric. Your HHP will then measure your ear canal for the correct Lyric size. Once the exact fit Lyric has been selected it will be inserted by your HHP with the Lyric insertion tool. The hearing aid will then be programmed for your hearing levels.
  • Batteries – IIC batteries need to be changed every 4 – 7 days. The Lyric doesn’t need to have the battery changed and can last up to 4 months. At this stage there are no rechargeable invisible hearing aids
  • Removal – IIC hearing aids are removed whenever you want to take them out. The Lyric is removed for some medical procedures (MRI) or when it stops working. It needs to be removed for activities such as scuba diving or skydiving. It should be removed if it’s painful. You can remove the Lyric yourself, or get your HHP to remove it, but once it’s out, you need to purchase a new one.
  • Cost – the Lyric is sold on a subscription plan, which will cover up to 8 new Lyric devices a year, starting at around $3000 a year. IIC hearing aid costs are per device.
What are the best invisible hearing aids currently available?
Signia:
1 .Silk NX – pricing from $2300
  • Ready to wear, instant fit IIC – no impression required
  • OVP technology so your own voice sounds natural
  • OneMic directionality for improved speech understanding in background noise
  • Wireless connectivity so can be controlled with smartphone app (touchControl App) or miniPocket remote
  • World’s first CROS CIC – for people with one-sided deafness
  • Three technology levels available – not sure what you need? You can try the Demo to find the best level for your hearing loss

Starkey:
2. Soundlense Synergy iQ – pricing from $1800
  • Personally customised for all-day comfort
  • Fast acceptance of hearing aids as this hearing aid has technology that gradually adjusts your settings, allowing your brain to adapt faster to re-hearing the world
  • SoundLens Synergy with Acuity Immersion which restores natural spatial cues for greater connection to your world
  • Hands-free phone calls connectivity from your phone, including media streaming
  • Available in three technology levels

Phonak:
3. Virto B Titanium – pricing from $3600
  • Smallest IIC available
  • Made from titanium making it the most durable hearing aid available
  • Perfect fit due to technology of Biometric calibration
  • Available in two technology levels
  • Fully automatic with AutoSense or have the option of a push button control
Lyric – yearly subscription pricing
  • Extended wear hearing aids – keep in for months at a time
  • Wear all day, every day, even when exercising
  • Water resistant so you can wear in the shower or participating in water activities where your head isn’t submerged
  • Placed in the ear by your HHP trained in fitting Lyric hearing aids
  • No batteries to change
  • Clear, natural sound
Oticon:
4. OPN IIC – pricing from $3600
  • Design features mean more clients can be fitted with this IIC
  • Altered faceplate size, reduced length and width of hearing aid means this hearing aid is very small
  • Technology uses OpenSound features
  • Covers a wider range of hearing loss
Unitron:
5. Insera IIC – pricing from $1500
  • Custom made shell
  • Using Tempus platform and features
  • Can be fitted with a Telecoil
  • Comes with an IIC mini remote tool for changing volume and programs
GN ReSound:
6. LiNX-3D IIC – pricing from $3600
  • Automatic programming for background noise reduction
  • Wind reduction of up to 9dB
  • Tinnitus masker program
  • Suitable for people with severe high frequency hearing loss with Sound Shaper feature

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