Styles Of

Hearing Aids

Completely-in-the-canal

style hearing aids (CIC):

These are the smallest and

most cosmetically discreet.

The CIC instruments fit

completely in the canal

and are custom-made.

In-the-Canal style hearing aids (ITC):These are larger than

the CIC devices. They fit within the ear canal and

are custom-made.

In-the-Ear style hearing aids (ITE):These are larger than

the ITC style. They fit in the ear, filling the entire "bowl" of the ear. They

are custom made.

Conventional Behind-the-Ear style hearing aids (BTE):

The processing components are housed in a case that fits behind

the ear.

BTEs are durable, easy to handle and maintain,

and can be easily adapted for use with the wide variety of assistive

listening devices.

Open Fit and Receiver In the

Canal Behind the Ear Style: These are similar to the conventional BTE

but are much smaller, making them more

discreet.