I am trying to educate myself on the CI and aids since my last audiology exam, last month.
Little background: Was born with blood behind the ear drums and was not diagnosed until I was a little over 2 years old. (I have 2 grandparents that were born deaf and my father only has partial hearing, so it was assumed I was born deaf). Anywho, tubes to drain the blood and extensive speech therapy until 8 years old and I was sent on my way.
Fast forward almost 35 years and I have no hearing in my right ear and 40% in my left ear. After exam audiologist stated that *surgery* would be a better option but hearing aids would give me 4% hearing in my right ear and 50-60% in my left. And he stated that my speech shows that I have a hearing loss since I do not pronounce many words correctly. First time that has been mentioned to me.
So my question. Is it feasible to get a Cochlear in 1 ear and a hearing aid in the other? I have not been able to find any answers on websites that I find, but thats not unusual since I kinda suck at Googling.
I have insurance incoming in 2014, but none at the moment. Any help finding information to read would be helpful.
Thanks
Little background: Was born with blood behind the ear drums and was not diagnosed until I was a little over 2 years old. (I have 2 grandparents that were born deaf and my father only has partial hearing, so it was assumed I was born deaf). Anywho, tubes to drain the blood and extensive speech therapy until 8 years old and I was sent on my way.
Fast forward almost 35 years and I have no hearing in my right ear and 40% in my left ear. After exam audiologist stated that *surgery* would be a better option but hearing aids would give me 4% hearing in my right ear and 50-60% in my left. And he stated that my speech shows that I have a hearing loss since I do not pronounce many words correctly. First time that has been mentioned to me.
So my question. Is it feasible to get a Cochlear in 1 ear and a hearing aid in the other? I have not been able to find any answers on websites that I find, but thats not unusual since I kinda suck at Googling.
I have insurance incoming in 2014, but none at the moment. Any help finding information to read would be helpful.
Thanks