Can NuEar hearing instruments help with nerve deafness?

Probably. Estimates are that 95% of hearing losses can be helped with amplification. Most hearing instrument users suffer from this type of loss. Medical experts generally agree that no effective medical treatment has been found for nerve deafness. If you are one of the estimated 31 million Americans who suffer from this kind of hearing loss, you should schedule an appointment at one of our locations for a free consultation with a hearing professional.

Why shouldn't I put off getting hearing instruments?

Untreated hearing loss can progress, sometimes rapidly, resulting in a condition known as "auditory deprivation." This condition arises when hearing loss goes untreated for an extended length of time and can result in the inability to distinguish and understand certain words.

How are hearing and understanding related?

Hearing takes place in your brain; understanding words and sentences is a function of your brain. Your ears collect sound, transform it into nerve impulses and send them to the brain where understanding takes place. If deadening of the nerves (celia) has occurred, understanding may become difficult or sometimes impossible because parts of the sound are missing. A properly fitted NuEar hearing instrument is designed to compensate for a loss of sensitivity and can positively affect your ability to hear sound.

Will hearing instruments help me to understand in a crowd?

Much of the noise in our surroundings is low-pitched and tends to mask out the weaker, high-pitched sounds that give speech meaning. The latest development to solve hearing and understanding problems in a crowd is NuEar’s SoundClass EA, which is specifically designed to help you understand more speech in noisy situations by adjusting your hearing aids to the ideal settings for that environment.

Do I have to wear an instrument in each ear?

When both ears are impaired, two-ear assistance is often superior to that of a single instrument. If one of your eyes were weaker than the other, you wouldn't wear just one lens would you?

A doctor told me hearing instruments wouldn't help. What can I do?

Technological advances in the design of hearing instruments have given thousands of people, just like you, the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of superior amplification.

If I am fit with hearing instruments, will I have to replace them soon?

A hearing instrument is normally fitted with adjustable circuitry, which, to a degree, may be adjusted to your changing hearing loss. NuEar's new Think™ Technology operating system means we can often upgrade your software instead of requiring you to obtain new hearing aids. Just one of many, many reasons to choose NuEar.

I'm not sure hearing instruments will help me. Should I try before I buy?

Good idea. We are so confident in NuEar's talents and technology that we offer a 30-day return period. However, to succeed with amplification, you have to be committed. If you prematurely stop using the instruments, you may never know how close to success you were.

Can I wear someone else's hearing aids?

Since all hearing losses and instruments are different, your friend may have been incorrectly fitted or obtained a stock instrument not suitable for their precise hearing loss and was unable to wear the instrument comfortably. Today's advanced hearing instruments, fit by Superior Hearing, your hearing professional with great precision, can go a long way toward satisfaction with your hearing aids.

Are hearing instruments hard to wear?

No. At one time, the only hearing instruments available were bulky and uncomfortable to wear. Today, however, you can be fit with hearing instruments that are custom-built to fit entirely within your ear canal. Our Imagine™ hearing instruments provide a sleek, sophisticated look and advanced technology. Many of the styles are virtually invisible when worn.

What should I do if my hearing instruments need repair, adjustment, or are accidentally misplaced?

Policies vary, but based on your specific case, Superior Hearing may include in-office service for repair and adjustment of your hearing instruments. You may also purchase a separate policy to protect against loss.

Will others notice I am wearing hearing instruments?

Let’s face it, anybody who knows you well probably already knows you have a hearing problem. Hiding a hearing loss can be much harder to hide than a hearing instrument. The good news — we can often make hearing aids so small they can look and feel virtually invisible.