Hearing Aid Styles

Mouse over the aid to see an in - the - ear view.
(images courtesy of Starkey)

Completely-in-the-Canal (CIC)
•  For mild to moderately - severe hearing loss
•  Smallest aids available
•  Fits inside the ear canal
•  Nearly invisible
•  Better sense of direction

In-the-Canal (ITC)
•  For mild to moderately - severe hearing loss
•  Slightly visible in the ear
•  Moderate power
•  More venting options
•  Direction mic on select models
•  Volume control available

In-the-Ear (ITE)
•  For mild to severe hearing loss
•  Sometimes called Half/Full Shell
•  Visible in the ear
•  More power available

Behind-the-Ear (BTE)
•  For mild to profound hearing loss
•  Larger two - piece hearing aid
•  All components contained in a case that is worn behind the ear
•  May be barely visible depending on case color and earmold color
•  Available with Open-Fit Technology

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