Modern hearing aids are more discreet than ever. In fact, there are now hearing aids available which are almost invisible to the eye. Learn how these miniature hearing aids provide both a discreet look and a high-quality listening experience.
Invisible hearing aids sit inside your ear so that they are almost invisible to the naked eye. Perhaps most impressive is that the advanced digital technology in these hearing aids fits into such a small device.
Invisible hearing aids are custom-fitted to your ear canal, and they contain no external tubes and wires.
Types of hearing aids
One of the smallest almost invisible hearing aids is the invisible-in-the-canal (IIC) style. It fits completely inside the ear canal.
The Oticon Opn IIC is invisible in 8 out of 10 users' ears, offering excellent sound quality - without compromising on the latest digital technology.
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Several elements determine whether almost invisible hearing aids are suitable for you. The level of your hearing loss, the shape of your ear canal, and your personal preferences about hearing aids should all be considered.
Below you can get an overview of the most common pros and cons of invisible hearing aids.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
| Small, discreet style | Shorter battery life |
| Less likely to pick up wind noise | Controls are harder to see and feel |
| More natural sound experience | Not suitable for all ear canal shapes |
| No external tubes / wires | Challenging to handle for those with dexterity issues |
| Custom-fitted (more comfortable for most users) | No binaural coordination possible between your two hearing aids |
| No Bluetooth® connectivity available | |
| Not available with rechargeable batteries |
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