The first cochlear implant was approved for use in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1985. Since that time, well over 220,000 people world-wide have received the device, including over 75,000 people in the United States.
To determine whether a cochlear implant is right for you, consider the following:
- You should have a moderate to profound sensorineural hearing loss in one ear
- You receive little or no benefit with hearing aids
- You have a clear understanding of cochlear implantation and the end results
- You are committed to the process and follow-up appointments
Cochlear Implants Are Not for Everyone
Whether a cochlear implant is right for you will be a decision that you and your implant team make together. While cochlear implants have helped many people, they may not be appropriate for individuals:
- with sufficient benefit from hearing aids
- with profound hearing loss for prolonged periods of time
- with a damaged cochlea or auditory nerve
- with hearing loss other than sensorineural
- with unrealistic expectations of cochlear implant benefits
- with insufficient family and/or social support
Can a cochlear implant help you or a loved one? Call us today at (303) 783-9220 to learn more. We can answer many preliminary questions over the phone but also recommend scheduling an in-person consultation to discuss information, such as:
- How cochlear implants work and whether they’re a better option than a hearing aid for you or a loved one’s specific needs
- Insurance coverage
- What to expect before, during, and after the procedure, including device activation and follow-up appointments
- The latest hearing technologies and studies, including research presented internationally by our cochlear implant team
- Connecting with other cochlear implant recipients