HEARING AID STYLES

Open Fit Mini Behind-The-Ear

• Newest style
• Most cosmetically appealing
• Most comfortable
• Best fit for a high frequency hearing loss
• No occlusion (in the barrel sound)
• Can not accommodate a lot of low frequency loss or a severe or profound loss

CIC / Completely-in-Canal   

• Smallest size
• Cosmetically appealing
• No volume control available
• Less effected by wind
• Most susceptible to moisture and wax-related repairs
• Cannot accommodate Dual Microphone technology
• Most occlusion problems (in the barrel sound) 

ITC / In-the-Canal

• Volume control optional
• Manual program selection button optional
• Easier for dexterity
• Slightly more visible (depending on ear size and shape)
• Can accommodate Dual Microphone Technology
• Can accomodate venting to reduce occlusion (in the barrel sound)

ITE / In-The-Ear

• Also known as a Full Shell
• Easiest for dexterity
• Volume control optional
• Manual program selection button optional
• Capable of more reserve power should hearing requirements change
• Can easily accommodate Dual Microphone Technology
• Can usually accomodate venting to reduce occlusion (in the barrel sound)

BTE / Behind-the-ear

• Most wear-resistant to wax, humidity; best for small children
• Volume control optional
• Manual program selection button optional
• Capable of most power and gain
• Best choice to those with draining ears or who are prone to outer ear infections
• Can accomodate venting to reduce occlusion (in the barrel sound)