An alternative to traditional hearing aids

If you're having trouble hearing, hearing aids have come a long way since just a decade ago when the majority of them had those giant, awkward ear hooks and devices that sat behind your ear, constantly squealing and annoying friends and family around you.

Like most everyday necessities, hearing aids are smaller, sleeker and more technologically advanced than ever before. Some of the most innovative ones are even invisible.

Phonak, an innovative hearing solutions company, decided to push the needle further than it's ever been with the Lyric, a hearing aid placed deep inside the ear canal completely out of sight. The insertion process only takes a few minutes and doesn’t require any surgery or anesthesia, according to hearing specialists at Elite Hearing Centers of America.

If you’re looking for a cutting-edge way to hear more clearly or you’ve been avoiding wearing hearing aids, here are reasons to consider the Lyric.

1. They’re not visible to those around you

For more than 30 years, Elite Hearing Centers of America has looked for the most advanced ways to treat hearing loss. One of the most exciting solutions they now offer is the aforementioned Lyric, a 100% invisible option.

For those who have resisted wearing hearing aids because they feel self-conscious or don’t like the way they look, Lyric is completely hidden from those around you. You no longer need to try and hide your hearing aid or disguise it.

At Elite Hearing Centers of America, a trained professional places Lyric inside the ear canal near the eardrum, and once inserted, you can’t see the hearing aids — and neither can anyone else.

It’s so invisible, some have compared it to a contact lens for your ear.

2. They work with the natural anatomy of your ear

When you hear a sound, it starts outside of your ear, but much of the way we process sound happens inside the ear.

Sound waves enter the outer ear, then travel through the ear canal to the ear drum. Here, tiny bones in the middle ear amplify the vibrations and send them to the snail-shaped cochlea and eventually they become electrical signals sent to the brain.

Until recently, traditional hearing aids captured and processed sound outside of the ear. Since Lyric is placed deep inside the ear, it works with the natural anatomy of the ear to amplify sounds.

3. They provide round-the-clock hearing

Instead of having to wake up and put in your hearing aids, the Lyric provides 24/7 hearing. You can go through your daily activities without needing to remove your hearing aids to shower, sleep or exercise.

The Lyric is designed for extended wear and require a lot less attention compared to traditional hearing aids. You can wear Lyric for up to 120 days before needing a replacement.

When you go to bed, you can easily switch Lyric to sleep mode. In sleep mode, Lyric adjusts to acoustic transparency so it sounds like you are not wearing a hearing aid at all. (If you turn off Lyric entirely, it acts like an earplug.)

4. They fit you and your lifestyle more comfortably

Whether want to head out for a walk in the park or put on your bike helmet and hit the road, Lyric gives you the freedom to do the activities you love without stopping for your hearing aids.

Being able to hear the sounds around you more clearly, such as traffic, the voices of your loved ones, or birds chirping in the trees, can also make doing the things you love more fulfilling, enjoyable and even safer.

With seven different sizes, from XXS to XXL, Lyric is tailored to fit comfortably in your specific ears.

5. They are music to your ears

When it’s time to change your Lyric, a hearing specialist at Elite Hearing Centers of America will easily replace the device in a few minutes.

In your daily life, Lyric provides a clear natural listening experience, from talking on the phone to listening to music. In fact, 88% of Lyric users feel they’ve gotten their natural hearing back and 93% would recommend Lyric to a friend or loved one.

Find out if you’re a candidate for the Lyric with an evaluation from a licensed professional. To assist patients, Elite Hearing Centers of America is offering a 100%, completely free evaluation and examination to help determine eligibility for the Lyric hearing aid and other hearing aid devices. To schedule this free appointment, visit https://elitehearingcenters.com/make-an-appointment/

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