Cochlear Implants
Cochlear implant are electrical devices that bypass the middle and inner ear and collect the audio signals emitted from the source and directly send it to the audio processing unit of the brain. This device apes the original functionality of the hair cells present in the cochlea and converts the received audio signals into electrical impulses and sends them to the brain. This device can be best used both by deaf children and adults who were once able to hear and know their language and also by those who were deaf by birth.
Features Of A Cochlear Implants
Restores Hearing Ability
Provides access to sound for people with severe to profound hearing loss.Improves Speech Understanding
Enhances the ability to recognize and understand speech in various environments.Supports Child Development
Enables children with hearing loss to develop normal speech and language skills.Enhanced Quality of Life
Improves social interaction, confidence, and participation in daily activities.
Who can get a cochlear implant?
- Adult and children suffering from sensorineural hearing impairment and are unable to hear from both the ears
- Those who suffer from aforementioned condition and want to hear
- Those who have tried other methods but are still unable to hear
Apart from the aforementioned conditions it is also required that the patient should be evaluated by an ENT specialist, who, basis MRI Scan and CT scan of brain and inner ear feels that the procedure of implant will be beneficial for the patient.
What is the Optimum age for an implant?
It has been observed that cochlear implant proves to be a success even if the patient is in his/her adolescence; however, the chances are best if this procedure is carried out at a young age. The best results have been with children below 2 years of age.
