Our in-the-ear hearing aids are custom molded to fit the unique contours of your ear, while providing the power and comfort you need for all-day use.
For Patients With:
All Levels of Hearing Loss
I have been wearing hearing aids since the 1950s, but it wasn’t until I found Highline Hearing Professionals that I really learned about them. I found Highline about 20 years ago, and for the first time, things were explained to me. I found I had choices for hearing aids and did not have to just take the one that the doctor wanted to sell me. Everyone at Highline is very knowledgeable, friendly, and caring. They work hard to fit you with just the right one. And they have a follow-up and maintenance program that really helps. Give them a try, and I am sure you will like them as much as I do.
- B. Smith
Advantages:
Easiest style to wear and remove
Best battery-life expectancy
Customizable external control options for quick adjustments
Allow for dual microphones
Good for individuals who wear glasses and/or oxygen cannula
Disadvantages:
Less discrete wearing
Susceptible to ear wax and moisture damage
Require more repairs than BTE instruments
Susceptible to feedback issues
In-the-Ear, or full-shell, hearing aid technology sits comfortably just outside the ear canal, providing powerful, clear sound for all degrees of treatable hearing loss. ITE devices are easily removed and replaced for easy adjustments, because they are custom-molded to fit the unique contours of your ear.
Their larger size accommodates customizable adjustment switches, providing a dependable solution for a wide range of people. Full-shell hearing aids come in a wide range of color options, use the largest size of batteries for greater power and service life, and won’t interfere with your glasses or other headgear.
Special Care/Maintenance
Daily cleaning is an essential part of preventing moisture and wax buildup. Keep in mind that most ITE devices have a full-length vent that goes all the way around the shell of the device, so follow the cleaning directions provided by your hearing care provider or device manufacturer for best results.
In addition to daily cleaning, you will need to replace wax filters and batteries frequently, though some models are rechargeable. Manufacturers also recommend following a six month maintenance schedule to optimize performance.
