Most of us will suffer from some degree of hearing loss at some point in our lives, usually as a result of aging. But for those who suffer from acute hearing loss due to trauma and the like, hearing aids sometimes don’t cut it. What then?
The most common route to address the problem of hearing loss in this case is a cochlear implant, which is an electronic device surgically implanted in a patients ear that, basically, replaces the natural ear when it fails.
A cochlear implant is a last resort option for those suffering from profound hearing impairment; the surgery always damages the inner ear, ruining chances of better natural hearing, and never provides hearing quite so good as natural. Still, for those with severe hearing issues, there are options: For them, cochlear implants may just be the way to go.