The Ability to Hear...

The ability to hear is essential for both the fulfillment of individual potential and the enjoyment of life. As those who benefit from the use of a hearing instrument can testify, you will en joy a "new life" with your new hearing instrument. Having a complete understanding of how your hearing works, and then knowing your options for hearing instrumentation, will help you utilize your hearing instruments to the fullest potential.

How Our Hearing Works

As sound passes through each ear, it sets off a chain reaction that could be compared to the toppling of a row of dominoes. First, the outer ear collects pressure (or sound) waves, and funnels them through the ear canal. These vibrations strike the eardrum, then the delicate bones of the middle ear conduct the vibrations to the fluid in the inner ear. This stimulates the tiny nerve endings, called hair cells, which transform the vibrations into electro-chemical impulses. The impulses travel to the brain where they are deciphered into sounds you recognize.