“Being able to experience life on my deaf side is like being in a whole new world.”

Pia Cramer’s fitting with Ponto Pro has changed her daily life in more ways than one – starting with her general well being.

Name: Pia Cramer Age: 40 Profession: Controller Indication: Single-sided deafness after removal of a benign tumour on her hearing nerve (Acoustic Neuroma). Sound processor: Ponto Pro

Fewer misunderstandings

“My former device helped me in many ways but when anyone tried to talk to me from my deaf side, they would get no reaction at all. With Ponto Pro, when someone is talking I might not catch every word but at least I know they are talking and I can ask them to repeat themselves if necessary. And that’s a great help.”

Less tension

Pia’s condition often forced her to tilt her head in order to catch as much sound as possible from her deaf side. This resulted in severe muscle tension and backache.  “With Ponto Pro I hear much better. I no longer have to tilt my head, so I have less muscle tension and neck pains now.”

Life on the deaf side

Pia’s experiences with Ponto Pro have made her a willing ambassador for this new solution. “Being able to experience life on my deaf side is like being in a whole new world. When you get a hearing implant it’s difficult to imagine how you ever got by without it. The surgery is nothing compared to what you actually get out of it.”

Freedom to do more

“Ponto Pro sounds clear and detailed." says Pia. "I can talk on my mobile in my good ear and hear the radio playing or someone talking on my right side, so I can actually multitask now. It feels great to be so in touch with my surroundings!”