Hearing and hearing loss

Hearing loss can make us feel isolated, frustrated and helpless. And as it becomes more and more difficult to communicate with our family, at work and in social settings we often withdraw from a full life.
You may be comforted to know that, with the right hearing solution, most people with hearing loss can hear again - even those who are profoundly deaf.

Learning more about hearing loss, the different treatments available and where to go for help is the first step towards a future of better hearing.

How hearing works
Learn about the various parts of the ear and how sounds are turned into messages your brain understands
Types of hearing loss
Find out about the more common types and causes of hearing loss
Measuring hearing loss
Understand the different levels of hearing loss and how they are determined
Protecting your hearing
Learn to prevent unnecessary hearing loss


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"I can hear more sounds with Baha Divino which has helped a lot with my piano playing. I can now hear soft sounds and lower frequency sounds much better and the quality is far superior to the bone conduction hearing aid I was wearing."

Daniel Tan.
Daniel uses Baha®.

 

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