Cochlear implant indications
Find out when cochlear implants may be recommended.
Who might be indicated for a cochlear implant?
Cochlear implants may be indicated for people of different ages with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss on both ears.
Adults and children
Cochlear implants may be indicated for people who:
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Meet the minimum age (and/or size) requirement for the given country. This is typically arround 12 months but may vary.
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Have severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss in both ears.
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Get limited benefit from a hearing aid, particularly in challenging listening situations like background noise or when in a big group.
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Are motivated to attend programming sessions, aural rehabilitation sessions and practice listening in daily communication.
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Have no medical contraindications, such as an inability to tolerate anaesthesia, an acute illness or an unstable chronic condition.
The indications for cochlear implants in France established by the HAS are detailed on this page.
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