Digital hearing aids come in a huge range of sizes, styles and
colours. From the small, discreet models worn in the ear to more
traditional behind the ear hearing aids. Most of the digital
hearing aids we offer are available in the range of cosmetic styles
shown below, so you can choose the style that best suits you.
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Completely in the Canal
(CIC)
Created from a mould of your ear, these hearing aids fit neatly
inside the ear canal and are the smallest and least visible of all
hearing aid styles.
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On the ear (OTE)
Often called 'open fit' aids, these small stylish units fit
discreetly behind the ear. A small ear tip is attached to the
hearing aid by a micro tube; these tips are made with air vents,
helping as much natural sound to enter the ear as possible.
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In the canal (ITC)
An inconspicuous hearing aid, again customised, fits just at the
entrance to the ear canal. Slightly larger than the CIC, the ITC
has more room to house the circuitry and therefore the potential
for a greater range of features.
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In the ear (ITE)
Custom made instrument that fits in the outer ear. These are larger
in size and hence more noticeable but do allow for larger batteries
to be used providing longer life.
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Behind the ear (BTE)
Fits comfortably behind the ear and attaches to a custom-made ear
mould. Whilst sometimes dismissed as old fashioned or traditional,
advances in technology have reduced the size of these hearing aids
dramatically over the years.
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