How Cochlear Implants Works?

At Advance Hearing Aid and Cochlear Implant Centre, we are dedicated to providing cutting-edge hearing solutions for those in need. Our Cochlear Implant services have transformed the lives of countless individuals, offering a world of sound to those with severe to profound hearing loss. Discover how cochlear implants work, who can benefit from them, the mapping process, and the importance of auditory-verbal therapy.

The Technology Behind Cochlear Implants

Cochlear implants are remarkable devices that bypass damaged parts of the inner ear and stimulate the auditory nerve directly. This technology essentially replaces the function of the damaged or non-functional hair cells in the cochlea, allowing individuals with hearing loss to perceive sound. Here's how it works:

1. Sound Reception: A microphone on the external processor captures sounds from the environment.
2. Sound Processing: The processor converts these sounds into digital signals and transmits them to the internal implant.
3. Electrode Array: The implant, surgically placed under the skin, sends electrical signals to an array of electrodes in the cochlea.
4. Auditory Nerve Stimulation: The electrodes stimulate the auditory nerve, which then sends signals to the brain.
5. Perception of Sound: The brain interprets these signals as sound, enabling individuals to hear and understand speech and other sounds.

Our team of experienced audiologists and surgeons is here to guide you through every step of the process, from consultation to device fitting and beyond.