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NuEar's IMAGINE - Think Technology
Shea Hearing Aid Center prides itself on providing industry-leading hearing systems that create the very best patient outcomes. From virtually eliminating feedback to delivering the top-performing noise management and speech preservation, our best-in-class hearing systems give patients a superior listening experience in any environment. Our fitting software allows us to make adjustments using real-time data to give our patients the best, most comfortable fit the first time
-- all while reducing the number of adjustments that need to be made.
Partnering with the world's leader in hearing technology, we continually seek to provide superior technology to each and every patient. We follow a lead-with-your-heart approach and believe that what is good for the patient is good for us.
The new IMAGINE is a digital hearing system created with the power and intelligence of Think Technology that is sensitive, adaptive and intuitive. With IMAGINE, you can enjoy hearing again as sounds are classified and processed automatically by a state-of-the-art integrated circuit using a complex series of algorithms. This is a hearing device that actually learns your particular listening needs and modifies itself as you wear it. The fitting is fast and comfortable, programming is seamless, quiet moments are assured, and focus is easy to achieve. IMAGINE the possibilities!!
Completely in the Canal (CIC)
These are the smallest of the custom instruments. They fit deep into the ear canal and are barely visible from the outside. Although cosmetically very appealing, there are several limitations. As the CICs are so small, only limited technology can be included. They also only have a small amount of power and therefore are only suitable for mild to moderate hearing loss. Another consideration is that because of their small size, they are more difficult to manage and manipulate.
Receiver in the Canal (RIC)
Open Fit
Open fit devices are small, behind the ear hearing aids that instead of being coupled to the ear with an ear mold, have a thin clear plastic tube that sits inside the ear. The benefit of open fit instruments is that they are very discreet and also that they keep the ear open, resulting in a more natural and comfortable fit. Open fit devices are best suited to high frequently hearing losses.
In The Canal (ITC)
"In The Canal" hearing aids are a smaller version of the "In The Ear" (ITE) hearing aid that only fill part of the ear, rather than the complete cavity. ITC hearing aids are suitable for those with mild or moderate hearing losses. Advantages of ITC are that they are smaller in size and less noticeable than ITEs, yet they may still include some advanced features.
In The Ear (ITE)
"In The Ear" hearing aids are custom made to fit each individual's ears and can be used to fit mild, moderate and some severe hearing losses.
These hearing aids are considered more cosmetically appealing for some users as they "fit in the ear" but still have several advantages due to their larger size. These advantages may include easier manipulation and management, a longer battery life (as they have large batteries) as well as the potential to include advanced features.
ITE hearing aids are not suitable for children, as their ear canals are constantly changing shape as they grow.
Behind The Ear (BTE)
The most common style of hearing aids is the "Behind The Ear" device. BTEs have two parts — the hardware which is housed in a durable plastic case that rests behind the ear and the ear mold which sends the sound into the ear canal. The ear mold is made specific for the shape of the user's ears (as no two ear canals are the same).
BTEs have many benefits — they are comfortable, durable, more flexible, more powerful and often include more features. Their limitation is that they are considered to look "old fashioned" and are often bigger and more obvious although today's technology is constantly improving.