Hearing aids are most helpful for those with hearing loss, caused along by damage to the tiny sensory cells in the inner ear, known as hair cells. Sensorineural hearing loss is the name given to this kind of hearing loss. 

Hearing aids amplify the sound waves that reach the ear. The larger vibrations are picked up by remaining hair cells, which translate them into neural impulses and send them to the brain. A person's hearing loss will be more severe and require more hearing aid amplification the more harm they have done to their hair cells.

There exists four types of hearing aids

• Behind The Ear (BTE) 
• Receiver Inside The Canal (RIC)
• In the Canal (ITC)
• Invisible in the Canal (IIC)

Depending on the electronics utilised, hearing aids function differently. Analog and digital electronics are the two main categories.

Analog aids turn sound waves into amplified electrical signals. Hearing aids that are analogue and customizable are made specifically for each user.

Before being amplified, digital aids convert sound waves into numerical codes that resemble the binary code of a computer.

Your hearing loss's kind and severity will determine which hearing aid is ideal for you. The hearing aid that best fits your needs and way of life should be chosen by you and your audiologist. To find the ideal set for your needs, it is usually advised to go to a reputable audiologist like elite hearing aids. Our team of professionals will utilise their knowledge to find the perfect pair for your needs.