{"id":980,"date":"2021-12-16T09:51:34","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T17:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/larsonaudiology.com\/?p=980"},"modified":"2021-12-16T09:51:36","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T17:51:36","slug":"out-of-sight-what-to-know-about-invisible-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/larsonaudiology.com\/out-of-sight-what-to-know-about-invisible-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"Out of Sight: What to Know About Invisible Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you think of hearing aids, do you think of the large, clunky devices your grandparents wore or small, sleek devices that are hardly noticeable? You may be surprised to learn that many of <a href=\"https:\/\/larsonaudiology.com\/hearing-aids\/fitting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">today\u2019s hearing aids<\/a> are so small and discreet, not even your stylist at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moonriversalon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Moon River Salon<\/a> would notice them when cutting your hair. Below we review everything you need to know about invisible hearing aids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>What Is an Invisible Hearing Aid?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/larsonaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hearing-aids-care-benefits-04-1280x854.jpg\" alt=\"Hearing impaired man with hearing aid using smart phone at home or at office\" class=\"wp-image-982\" width=\"276\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/larsonaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hearing-aids-care-benefits-04-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/larsonaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hearing-aids-care-benefits-04-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/larsonaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hearing-aids-care-benefits-04-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/larsonaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hearing-aids-care-benefits-04-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Invisible hearing aids, like all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/hearing-aids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing aids<\/a>, consist of three parts: a microphone, which picks up sounds in your environment; an amplifier, which makes the sound loud enough for you to hear it; and a speaker, which delivers sound to your ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The difference between invisible hearing aids and other hearing aids is they are so small and worn so deep in the ear canal they are virtually invisible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>What Types of Invisible Hearing Aids Are There?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The three main types of invisible hearing aids are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>In-the-canal (ITC) hearing aids<\/strong>. These are the largest of the three. While they fit inside the ear canal, they are still partly visible.<\/li><li><strong>Completely-in-the-canal (CIC) hearing aids. <\/strong>These are nearly completely hidden, though they may be visible to someone who is standing close to you.<\/li><li><strong>Invisible-in-the-canal (IIC) hearing aids. <\/strong>These are the smallest hearing aids available. They can only be removed by pulling a small string.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Considerations for Invisible Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to determine whether invisible hearing aids are right for you, you need to consider all the factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The price tag of invisible <a href=\"https:\/\/larsonaudiology.com\/hearing-aids\/benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing aids<\/a> is more or less comparable to other popular styles, though some models are more expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Battery Power<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rechargeability is a popular hearing aid feature, but many invisible hearing aids don\u2019t offer it. And because of their small size, the disposable button batteries need to be changed fairly frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Connectivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The small size of invisible hearing aids also means they are primarily controlled via smartphone app. This has both positives and negatives for someone with dexterity issues: it means not having to press tiny buttons, but it can be hard to insert and remove the devices from your ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Maintenance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because these devices sit deep within the ear canal, they come into contact with a lot of wax. This means it\u2019s especially important that they\u2019re cleaned frequently. For more information about invisible hearing aids or to discuss whether they\u2019re right for you, call M.K. Larson Audiology today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/larsonaudiology.com\/celebrate-earth-day-the-audiology-way\/\" class=\"related-post\">Celebrate Earth Day the Audiology Way<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/larsonaudiology.com\/can-vibration-help-tinnitus\/\" class=\"related-post\">Can Vibration Help Tinnitus?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/larsonaudiology.com\/understanding-how-temporal-bone-tumors-impact-hearing\/\" class=\"related-post\">Understanding How Temporal Bone Tumors Impact Hearing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you think of hearing aids, do you think of the large, clunky devices your grandparents wore or small, sleek devices that are hardly noticeable? 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