There are estimated to be over half a million people in the United States that have cochlear implants. This state-of-the-art technology is designed to mimic the function of a healthy ear.
Currently, the FDA approves cochlear implants for children with severe-to-profound hearing loss from the age of 9 months. And for adults with moderate to profound sensorineural hearing loss in both ears who are not receiving enough benefit when using hearing aids.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, hearing loss has a major impact on a child’s life, including speech and language development, literacy, mental health, social and cognitive functioning, educational achievement, employment and socio-economic opportunity.
For adults, the benefits can include: better sound clarity1, better understanding of speech1, improved hearing in noise2, more employment opportunities3, and improved quality of life by reducing anxiety and improved overall health2,4