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Possible Cochlear Implant Candidates

• Aided speech score: ≤50% AzBio Test in quiet • Limited benefit from HA

– Difficulty communicating 1:1, – even in quiet room – Need captions for TV – Avoid social activities – Depend on lip-reading to understand conversations – Trouble hearing on phone – No longer enjoy music

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AzBio Sentence Test

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How Does a Cochlear Implant Differ From a Hearing Aid?

Hearing Aids : • acoustically amplify sound, relying on the responsiveness of surviving hair cells Cochlear Implants: • bypass damaged hair cells and stimulate the nerve directly

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