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Rediscover the sounds you've been missing

A cochlear implant can open up a new world, helping you listen to and reconnect with the ones you love. If you're struggling with hearing loss, take the next step toward learning about cochlear implants and life beyond hearing aids.

How is a cochlear implant different?

How is a cochlear implant different?

Hearing aids work by making sounds louder. However, some people still struggle to hear, even with powerful hearing aids.
Cochlear implants work differently, and are designed to make sounds clearer1,2 for people with significant hearing loss.

For some people, using hearing aids with severe to profound hearing loss can be like listening to a loud, badly tuned radio. You may hear parts of what is being said and it may be loud enough, but the words are not clear.

Note: Wearing hearing aids first is a necessary step in the evaluation process for a cochlear implant.

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How is a cochlear implant different?

Hearing aids work by making sounds louder. However, some people still struggle to hear, even with powerful hearing aids.
Cochlear implants work differently, and are designed to make sounds clearer1,2 for people with significant hearing loss.

For some people, using hearing aids with severe to profound hearing loss can be like listening to a loud, badly tuned radio. You may hear parts of what is being said and it may be loud enough, but the words are not clear.

Note: Wearing hearing aids first is a necessary step in the evaluation process for a cochlear implant.

Is it time to take the next step?
Do you have trouble hearing conversations in noisy places?
Do you often ask people to repeat themselves?
Do you struggle to have conversations on the phone?
If you answered YES to any of the above, a cochlear implant may be right for you.
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How much does a cochlear implant cost?

For those who qualify, cochlear implants are provided on the National Health Services of the UK and Ireland. Adults usually receive one implant.

Talk to your audiologist to find out whether a cochlear implant may be a solution for you.

 

Lifestyle and health benefits of Cochlear Implants

Lifestyle and health benefits of Cochlear Implants

Hearing your friends and family in noisy situations is especially difficult for those with hearing loss. You do not need to wait until you lose all your hearing to benefit from a cochlear implant. You can hear better, sooner and experience health benefits with improved hearing outcomes.

A recent study showed that a year after receiving their implant, 97% of adults with a cochlear implant and a hearing aid experienced significant improvement in understanding speech, when compared to their hearing aids alone.3

Study size = 100 adults

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Lifestyle and health benefits of Cochlear Implants

Hearing your friends and family in noisy situations is especially difficult for those with hearing loss. You do not need to wait until you lose all your hearing to benefit from a cochlear implant. You can hear better, sooner and experience health benefits with improved hearing outcomes.

A recent study showed that a year after receiving their implant, 97% of adults with a cochlear implant and a hearing aid experienced significant improvement in understanding speech, when compared to their hearing aids alone.3

Study size = 100 adults

Cochlear implants can help you connect with the world around you

Cochlear implants can help you connect with the world around you

  • Cochlear implants help improve speech understanding, sound clarity and language skills6 and hearing in noise7
  • Cochlear implants help improve quality of life7 and employment opportunities8
  • Cochlear implants will help you experience less fatigue after long periods of listening9 and experience better sound localisation10
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Cochlear implants can help you connect with the world around you

  • Cochlear implants help improve speech understanding, sound clarity and language skills6 and hearing in noise7
  • Cochlear implants help improve quality of life7 and employment opportunities8
  • Cochlear implants will help you experience less fatigue after long periods of listening9 and experience better sound localisation10

How the Cochlear™ Nucleus® Implant System works

How the Cochlear™ Nucleus® Implant System works

Cochlear implants are designed to mimic the function of a healthy inner ear or cochlea. They replace the function of damaged sensory hair cells inside the cochlea to help provide clearer sound than what hearing aids can provide. Damaged or missing sensory hair cells do not regenerate, so this type of hearing loss doesn't improve without treatment.

All our implants are designed with performance and preservation of the cochlear structures in mind.

Our broad range of implants and electrodes allow your surgeon to choose the best one for your level and type of hearing loss, cochlea anatomy and the surgeon’s preference. There are two primary components of the Cochlear™ Nucleus® System: the external sound processor, and the implant, located under the skin and attached to an electrode that is placed in the inner ear.

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How the Cochlear™ Nucleus® Implant System works

Cochlear implants are designed to mimic the function of a healthy inner ear or cochlea. They replace the function of damaged sensory hair cells inside the cochlea to help provide clearer sound than what hearing aids can provide. Damaged or missing sensory hair cells do not regenerate, so this type of hearing loss doesn't improve without treatment.

All our implants are designed with performance and preservation of the cochlear structures in mind.

Our broad range of implants and electrodes allow your surgeon to choose the best one for your level and type of hearing loss, cochlea anatomy and the surgeon’s preference. There are two primary components of the Cochlear™ Nucleus® System: the external sound processor, and the implant, located under the skin and attached to an electrode that is placed in the inner ear.

Watch the video to see how it works

Watch the video to see how it works

Watch the video to see how it works

Cochlear™ Nucleus® 8 Sound Processor

Engage with the moments that matter and enjoy the comfort of the world’s smallest and lightest behind-the-ear cochlear implant sound processor.11 Designed to make communicating with people easier, the Nucleus® 8 Sound Processor delivers our latest hearing technology which automatically adjusts to your listening environment.12-15

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Smaller, smarter and better connected, the Nucleus® 8 Sound Processor opens up a world of possibilities.11,15,18-19

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Ready for next-generation Bluetooth® LE Audio technology*

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Automatically adjusts to your environment. Designed to help you hear conversations more clearly and easily.12,13,15,16

Watch the video to learn more about the Nucleus® 8 Sound Processor

Watch the video to learn more about the Nucleus® 8 Sound Processor

Watch the video to learn more about the Nucleus® 8 Sound Processor

Cochlear™ Nucleus® Kanso® 2 Sound Processor

The Kanso® 2 Sound Processor is the smallest and lightest rechargeable off-the-ear solution20 available that has built-in technology offering direct streaming, control and connectivity with a compatible Apple or Android device.** It is designed for simplicity with an auto on/off feature, or you can just tap the sound processor to turn it on and off; no buttons to push.

The Kanso 2 Sound Processor features an innovative, built-in rechargeable battery that provides the convenience of helping you hear your best all day and on the go, while delivering proven hearing performance.21

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Direct streaming from a compatible smartphone.**

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Easily control and monitor your hearing experience from the Nucleus Smart App.

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Dual microphones reduce sound from behind and to the sides so you hear more of what you want.

Watch the video to learn more about the Kanso® 2 Sound Processor

Watch the video to learn more about the Kanso® 2 Sound Processor

Watch the video to learn more about the Kanso® 2 Sound Processor

Benefits of bimodal hearing

Benefits of bimodal hearing

Discover more natural hearing22, improved speech understanding23-25 and perception of music26 when you combine the benefits of a hearing aid in one ear and a cochlear implant in the other. Your ears work as a team, so using both ears can help the brain to process and understand sounds better than using just one ear.26

Cochlear™ Sound Processors can be worn with any hearing aid, so no matter what hearing aid you’re using, you’ll get the benefits of hearing with both ears. Delivering a better hearing experience, a bimodal solution can help you locate where sound is coming from, enhance your music appreciation, and enjoy an improved quality of life than with hearing aids alone.28-30

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Benefits of bimodal hearing

Discover more natural hearing22, improved speech understanding23-25 and perception of music26 when you combine the benefits of a hearing aid in one ear and a cochlear implant in the other. Your ears work as a team, so using both ears can help the brain to process and understand sounds better than using just one ear.26

Cochlear™ Sound Processors can be worn with any hearing aid, so no matter what hearing aid you’re using, you’ll get the benefits of hearing with both ears. Delivering a better hearing experience, a bimodal solution can help you locate where sound is coming from, enhance your music appreciation, and enjoy an improved quality of life than with hearing aids alone.28-30

Your journey to better hearing is worth every step

    Mythbusters

    We hope the following contains some of the answers you need to take the next step. Connect with a Cochlear hearing specialist for answers to any questions not listed here. It's time to get back what you're missing. Start your journey to better hearing today.
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    For those who qualify, cochlear implants are provided on the National Health Services of the UK and Ireland. Adults usually receive one implant.

    Talk to your audiologist to find out whether a cochlear implant may be a solution for you.

    Cochlear implant surgery is not brain surgery. The surgeon makes a small incision behind the ear, places the implant underneath the skin, delicately threads the electrodes into the cochlea and closes the incision site. In most cases, you can return home later the same day and can get back to your normal activities within a few days.

    Cochlear implants have proven to be a successful solution for those who are in their 80s and even 90s. It's never too late to regain access to the sounds you're missing.

    Many people believe you have to be completely deaf to get a cochlear implant. That is simply not true. In fact, you may be able to hear some sounds (like a baby crying or dog barking) even without hearing aids and still qualify for a cochlear implant.

    The moment you start struggling to hear and understand speech with your hearing aids in noise, is the moment you should talk to your audiologist about cochlear implants.

    A cochlear implant is designed to last a lifetime. You will be able to upgrade your sound processor as new technology becomes available while the internal components remain intact – typically no additional surgery required.

    The process of getting a cochlear implant is step by step. First, start with talking to your audiologist to determine whether a cochlear implant may be a solution for you. From there, you will have the support you need to help you reach your hearing goals. The steps you take could make all the difference in how well you hear and participate in everyday life.

    Disclaimer
    Please seek advice from your health professional about treatments for hearing loss. Outcomes may vary, and your health professional will advise you about the factors which could affect your outcome. Always follow the directions for use. Not all products are available in all countries. Please contact your local Cochlear representative for product information.
    For a full list of Cochlear’s trademarks, please visit our Terms of Use page.
    * As Bluetooth LE Audio compatible devices become available, a firmware update will be required for you to use certain features. Auracast™ broadcast audio capability is subject to third party adoption of the Auracast protocol.
    ** For information regarding the compatibility of Cochlear’s Sound Processors with Apple or Android devices, and True Wireless Devices, visit www.cochlear.com/compatibility.
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