More People Eligible for Cochlear Implants Thanks to Expanded Criteria

Treatment TermsCochlear Implant Surgery in ChildrenCochlear implant surgeryCochlear Implant CandidateHearing loss Author Morgan deBlecourt Overview People with severe hearing loss in just one ear may now be eligible to receive cochlear implants. These surgically implanted devices not only improve a person ’s overall hearing, but also boost their speech understanding as well as their ability to identify a sound’s source and proximity. People with this or any kind of hearing loss have better outcomes the earlier they receive an implant. Content Blocks CTA ButtonAbout Cochlear Implants CTA Header Learn More Hero Imageblog_ciexpansion_1932x862.jpg Preview Image Featured Doctors and Providers Alexa L. Hornik, AuD Related Doctors LinkRelated DoctorsDisplay in Announcement Section:  Reviewer Alexa Hornik Archived Medically Reviewed DateMonday, December 23, 2019Thumbnail Image: Pin to Top of WiFi Page: 
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