Hearing aid technology has come a long way with digital technology. Digital hearing aids allow for ultimate control by your audiologist over sound quality and sound processing characteristics. Below is a list of digital hearing aid options.

 BTE: Behind-The-Ear (BTE) hearing aids have the most circuit options and typically have more power t hen any of the custom made in-the-ear aids. BTE's "sit" on the back of your ear. They are connected to custom-made ear molds. These aids can now be fitted with an invisible slim tube instead of the plastic tubing. 

 Open BTE: Open Behind-The-Ear (BTE) hearing aids use tiny casing and a nearly invisible slim tube. Open fitting offer a cosmetically appealing option. They are lightweight and tiny, with a transparent dome that makes them less noticeable than aids with custom-made ear molds.

ITE: In-The-Ear hearing aids are more visible and the easiest to handle of the custom-made aids. They have a longer battery life then completely-in-the-canal aids.

ITC: In-The-Canal hearing aids are slightly less visible then ITEs. They require good dexterity to control the volume wheels and other controls on the faceplate.

CIC: Completely-In-The-Conal hearing aids are one of the most cosmetically appealing custom made aids. They usually require a "removal string" due to their small size and their deep fit into the ear canal. CIC do not usually have manual controls because they are too small.

IIC: Invisible-In-The-Canal hearing aids are completely invisible in most ears.They are best for mild to moderately severe hearing loss and are custom-made for your hear.

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