When less is more

Ready for a magic trick? Place a completely-in-the-canal hearing aid in your ear and it won't just disappear, it'll deliver an amazing sound quality in its place. Positioned inside your ear canal, CIC hearing aids are lightweight, custom-fit and easy to handle. With a removal tab visible in the outer ear, completely-in-the-canal hearing aids are almost completely invisible and allow your ear's natural shape to funnel sound to the device the way it was meant to. All that's left to say is, abracadabra.

With completely-in-the-canal hearing aids, your ear can perform its natural function, capturing the sound from the outside world and delivering it to a microphone directly in the ear canal. With the device in close proximity to the ear drum, the sound is delivered in a more natural fashion, allowing the hearing aids to better recognize where the sound is coming from and deliver a clear, quality sound.

If you prefer a hearing aid that no one sees, a completely-in-the-canal design is the ultimate choice. It's lightweight, custom-fit to your ear, and fixed in place to avoid unwanted movement. It's so comfortable, you'll forget you're even wearing a hearing aids. What else do CIC hearing aids have to offer?

While boasting quite a list of benefits, there are some downsides to the small, discreet design of CIC hearing aids. Some of the disadvantages include:

If a custom, comfortable and almost-invisible style is something you're looking for in your hearing aid, a completely-in-the-canal design is a great fit—literally. Your Hearing Care Professional will take an impression of your ear, meaning your hearing aid will be a one-of-a-kind fit for your ears. With sound delivered directly to your ear drum, you can also look forward to an unbelievably natural sound.

Just like every ear shape and form is different, so too is an individual's degree of hearing loss. Is a completely-in-the-canal hearing aid a good option for you? Those with mild or moderate hearing loss can definitely benefit from this design. However, because of its small size and reduced power, CIC hearing aids are not suitable for those with severe to profound hearing loss.

The benefit of the completely-in-the-canal design is its custom fit to your ear. If you have a hearing aid that has been properly fitted to your ear, it should fit comfortably and provide a clear, authentic sound. With that said, any new device will take a bit of time to get used to.

The completely-in-the-canal hearing aids are perfect for those who prefer to keep their hearing health to themselves. With a custom, comfortable fit that's almost invisible to the outside world, even you might forget you're wearing your CIC hearing aids. It's important to keep in mind, however, that the smaller size can mean a less powerful device not suitable for those with dexterity issues or more severe hearing loss.