Trusted Cochlear Implant & BAHA Services in Colorado Springs, CO
BAHA & Cochlear Implant Treatment
Colorado Springs Ear Associates offers the latest in implantable hearing device technology. To improve severe hearing loss and deafness, Dr. Hegarty offers outpatient bone-anchored hearing aids (BAHAs) and cochlear implant surgery followed by activation and programming with our dedicated doctors of audiology. Experience hearing care redefined with our experts in Colorado Springs, CO.
Experience Hearing Care Redefined
Hearing loss and deafness can profoundly alter the way you engage in activities and social interactions. To experience the sounds of life, Colorado Springs Ear Associates is proud to introduce a revolutionized approach to hearing care. Discover an enhanced quality of life and tangible auditory improvements with our BAHAs and cochlear implant treatment.
Cochlear Implants
Cochlear implants are designed to help patients with profound hearing loss by stimulating the natural hearing function of the inner ear. These implantable devices include the external sound processor and the internal implant. These components work in tandem to bypass the part of the ear that is no longer working to deliver sound directly to the hearing nerve.
Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids
Bone-anchored hearing aids (BAHAs) are designed for patients with conductive hearing loss and single-sided deafness. At Colorado Springs Ear Associates, we use the Cochlear BAHA system. Connected to the bone behind the ear, BAHAs utilize the body’s inherent ability to conduct sound, bypassing the damaged outer or middle ear to transmit sound to the healthy inner ear.
The Importance of Cochlear Implant & BAHAs
It can be challenging to imagine the strain of hearing loss or deafness. These impairments compromise every aspect of your personal and professional life. Fortunately, an elevated quality of life can be reclaimed with implantable hearing devices. These innovations contribute to enhanced independence, improved speech understanding, facilitated social interactions, and more.
Who Is a Candidate for a Cochlear Implant?
At Colorado Springs Ear Associates, cochlear implants or BAHAs are offered to individuals with severe hearing loss or deafness. These treatments are suitable for patients with hearing loss that cannot be managed using traditional hearing aids. To determine candidacy, patients must undergo a complete evaluation with Dr. Hegarty and one of our audiologists.
Understanding Hearing Loss
Hearing loss and deafness are incredibly complex conditions with numerous potential underlying causes. As there are various forms of hearing loss, this condition is divided into categories. These categories include sensorineural hearing loss, conductive hearing loss, and mixed hearing loss, which refers to a combination of sensorineural and conductive hearing loss characteristics.
Addressing Specific Hearing Challenges
In contrast to conventional hearing aids, cochlear implants are designed to address specific hearing challenges. Some of the unique hearing impairments targeted with a cochlear implant include:
- Auditory nerve and/or inner ear damage caused by noise exposure, age, or genetics
- Outer or middle ear malformations or bone abnormalities
- Inconsistent hearing loss
- Speech perception challenges
- Tinnitus and ear ringing
How a Cochlear Implant Works
Cochlear implant surgery is an outpatient procedure that involves surgically implementing an internal implant connected to an external processor behind the ear. The external processor works to capture and transmit sound to the internal device. This process bypasses the damaged portion of the ear that hinders sound perception to stimulate the brain’s hearing nerves.
Cochlear Implant & BAHAs Benefits
Though cochlear implant surgery is not an instantaneous transformation, the long-term results can be truly remarkable. The benefits include:
- Enhanced speech understanding
- Increased sound perception, including soft to loud environmental sounds and voices
- Greater independence and confidence
- Decreased risk of dementia and related disorders
- Ability to speak on the phone
- Discreet and comfortable wear
Evaluation Process for BAHA & Cochlear Implant Surgery
Colorado Springs Ear Associates is committed to providing the highest standards of hearing care. We employ a personalized approach to cochlear implant surgery to foster successful treatment results. We begin with a thorough evaluation to assess our patients’ distinct hearing challenges and candidacy, using advanced diagnostic technology and a complete physical examination.
Cochlear Implant Surgery Process
We strive to empower our patients to make confident and informed decisions for their hearing. That’s why we employ a highly personalized approach to cochlear implant surgery with a multi-step process that includes:
- Comprehensive hearing and candidacy evaluation
- Surgical implantation of the cochlear implant
- Post-operative cochlear implant activation and programming
- Follow-up adjustments and additional auditory rehabilitation
What to Expect from the Cochlear Implant Treatment
Cochlear implant surgery does not provide immediate results. Patients will return three weeks post-procedure to have their cochlear implant activated and programmed. This enables them to begin experiencing auditory improvements. However, it can take months for the hearing nerve and brain to begin recognizing and interpreting electrical impulses to deliver accurate sound perceptions.
Discover Personalized Care with Our Audiologists
Experience the compassionate and comprehensive hearing care you deserve with Colorado Springs Ear Associates. As Colorado Springs, CO’s premier choice for BAHAs and cochlear implant treatment, we’re here to help you achieve sustainable auditory improvements and an enhanced quality of life. Contact us today to schedule your consultation.
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Colorado Springs Ear Associates
Address
2950 Professional Place, Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Phone: 719-667-1327
Email: contact@springsear.com
Fax: 719-667-1328
Hours of Operation
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM