A cochlear implant is a small electronic device that helps people hear. It can be used for people who are deaf or very hard of hearing.

Can you hear with a cochlear implant?

The implant doesnt make you hear normally again, but it can help you with sounds. Most people with severe to profound hearing loss can understand speech in person or over the phone better than they did with a hearing aid. It can usually help you know sounds around you, including telephones, doorbells, and alarms.

How much does it cost to get a cochlear implant?

How much does a cochlear implant cost? The average cost of cochlear implants is between $30,000 and $50,0002 depending upon the device, the individuals specific hearing needs, surgical fees and other factors.

What is the success rate of a cochlear implant?

Success rate for the cochlear implanted children was 26.87% and for the hearing impaired children with conventional hearing aids 20.32%.

Can deaf people hear over the phone?

This is where the National Relay Service (NRS) comes in — a 24-hour phone service for people who are deaf, or have a hearing impairment and/or speech impairment. The NRS uses specially trained staff, called relay officers, who convert voice to text, text to voice, or Auslan to English.

Can you sleep with cochlear implant?

Can I sleep with a cochlear implant on? No. The implant is likely to come off during sleep, and it could get damaged. It is recommended that you remove the device prior to going to bed.