Completely-in the-canal Hearing Aids
Completely-in-the-canal (CIC) hearing aids are a discreet, attractive option for people with mild to moderately-severe hearing impairment.
CICs are custom fit to your individuals ears. An impression of the ear is made, and a customized hearing aid shell is made to fit deeply and snugly into your outer ear canal.
Other advantages of deep placement include reduction of wind noise and more natural sound conduction. Telephone use is typically better with CICs over other hearing aids without the need for additional devices.
CICs are not for everyone. It is certainly small, but that means that it is easier to drop and lose. People with manual dexterity difficulties may not be wellsuited to insert and remove the hearing aid into and out of the ear or to put in and remove batteries.
Deep placement makes this hearing aid more likely to need repair due to wax and moisture buildup. More preventative measure will need to be completed to prevent these issues. A dehumidifier may be necessary to keep your hearing aid moisture-free and more frequent cleaning may be required to stay wax-free!
You may be a CIC candidate! Contact your local hearing healthcare professional for an appointment today.
They will complete testing to determine your current hearing status and needs. Options will be discussed, and CICs may be right for you.