Low Gain Hearing Aids

What are low gain hearing aids.

These are hearing aids programmed to provide a specific small amount of amplification to enable you hear clearly.

Who needs low gain hearing aids.

Low gain hearing aids are for people with minimal hearing loss as measured with standard audiometric measures. They are useful for those with hearing losses around 15-25dBHL. Hearing losses around this level are called Hidden Hearing Losses. 

How are low gain hearing aids different from over the counter aids or Internet aids.

Hearing aids from an audiologist have been programmed specifically for your loss. With low gain hearing aids they will be programmed to only amplify the softer sounds you need help with. They will come with specific directional microphones and noise reduction algorithims. And most importantly if you have had your loudness discomfort levels (LDL) measured, your hearing aids will be programmed to never exceed those levels.

Over the counter, or internet bought hearing aids are designed for anybody to use. They are not specific to your hearing loss and often have basic amplifiers that will amplify everything. Hearing aids from an audiologist are like a dress or suit custom made by a tailor. Where over the counter hearing aids are like a dress or suit picked off the shelf. 

How often do hearing aids need to be adjusted

Once your hearing aids have been been fit to your prescribed requirements and you are happy with the fit. The hearing aids will need to be adjusted when your hearing changes. As part of your aftercare, You would be invited for annual hearing checks to keep track of your ear health and hearing thresholds.

Should I wear low-gain hearing aids all the time. 

The audiologist would typically recommend that the aids are worn as often as possible to enable to brain adjust to the new sound levels and way of hearing.