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A modern miracle in hearing

If you have severe to profound hearing loss in one or both ears, a cochlear implant solution like the Neuro System may be able to give you a level of hearing you never thought possible.

Unlike conventional hearing aids that amplify sound, the cochlear implant is able to bypass the damaged part of the ear and send sound directly to the brain. It can’t restore your natural hearing, but it can let you take part in conversations, enjoy music and open up the world of sound.

Scroll down to find out more about the Neuro cochlear implant solution.

I’ve got grandchildren*.

They are girls. I can’t hear what those girls are saying*.

That contributed to a realisation that my hearing was actually really bad.

Karin, . Denmark

Cochlear implant user
Are you a candidate?

Karin,
Cochlear implant user

Karin’s perspective

I couldn’t pursue my studies. I couldn’t work. I couldn’t communicate with people*.

I didn’t have as many friends as I have today. People avoided me because when you say the word “deaf”, it scares them*. It scares them, so they prefer to say no.

Samia, . France
Bilateral congenital deafness
Cochlear implant user
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Samia,
Cochlear implant user

Samia’s perspective

I read an article about a cochlear implant user *who was impressed with the sound quality. I thought it might be something for me and *contacted my ENT.

Kurt, . Denmark
Bilateral congenital deafness
Cochlear implant user
Are you a candidate?

Kurt,
Cochlear implant user

Kurt’s perspective

I requested to meet other *implanted people to learn how implantation had benefited them*.

Pascale, . France

Cochlear implant user
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Pascale,
Cochlear implant user

Pascale’s perspective

Awareness

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Is it right for me?

If you think a cochlear implant is the right solution for you or your loved one, you should talk to your audiologist. They will test your hearing to see whether you are a suitable candidate.

For children, especially those who have not yet learnt language, early cochlear implantation is recommended. This gives them the best chance of attending school in the general educational system.

For adults, there is no upper age limit on cochlear implantation. However, if you are considering a cochlear implant, you need to be committed to attending regular speech therapy sessions to help your brain adapt to this new way of hearing.

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After the surgery, I felt fine*.

There were no issues or pain of any kind, and I went home again the day after. *In fact, the biggest issue was the fact they shaved my head around the implant*.

They’re certainly not trained hairdressers at the hospital.

Karin, . Denmark

Cochlear implant user
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Karin,
Cochlear implant user

Karin’s perspective

I received the implant in 2000. *At that time, the surgery was quite heavy. *It was not a small incision it is today

Samia, . France
Bilateral congenital deafness
Cochlear implant user
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Samia,
Cochlear implant user

Samia’s perspective

Everything with the surgery went smoothly. *I wore a bandage afterwards, but I had no issues*.

Kurt, . Denmark
Bilateral congenital deafness
Cochlear implant user
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Kurt,
Cochlear implant user

Kurt’s perspective

I was excited before the surgery, *and everything went according to plan. I had no pain and I went back to work the next day*.

Jes, . Denmark
Cochlear implant user
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Jes,

Jes’s perspective

Surgery

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A safe and proven procedure

A cochlear implant system like the Neuro system consists of an external part and an internal part. The sound processor and antenna are worn on the head, while the implant is surgically inserted under the skin behind the ear, with electrodes carefully inserted into the cochlea.

Fitting the implant is a standard surgical procedure that takes one to two hours under general anaesthetic. It normally takes three to five weeks to fully recover. During this time, you can continue to take part in normal activities, but you won’t be able to hear until the external part of the system — the sound processor and antenna — are connected. 

 

I usually switch off my sound processor when I’m at home. *However, after my new sound processor was activated, I returned home, fed my cats, opened the windows and heard the cars driving by on the busy street below.

At *that moment, I realised I hadn’t switched off my processor.

Samia, . France
Bilateral congenital deafness
Cochlear implant user
The importance of rehabilitation

Samia,
Cochlear implant user

Samia’s perspective

Morgan’s mother:*

After his activation, we went to his school. He went to play with his friends. *Then, we called him by his name. He looked back at us with a big smile. That was such a relief.

Morgan and Mum, . France

Cochlear implant user
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Morgan and Mum,
Cochlear implant user

Morgan’s perspective

I am completely satisfied*.

I couldn’t hear anything before, and the first sounds I heard *with the cochlear implant were wonderful.

Thierry, . France

Cochlear implant user
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Thierry,
Cochlear implant user

Thierry’s perspective

I was *able to hear and recognise sounds straight away when I was *activated.

Jes, . Denmark
Cochlear implant user
The activation and rehabilitation

Jes,

Jes’s perspective

I started noticing some sounds straight away*. At first it was the sound of drawers being closed and cars in the street, *then I started being able to hear the sound of my children’s voices.

Mette, . Denmark

Cochlear implant user
The activation and rehabilitation

Mette,
Cochlear implant user

Mette’s perspective

Activation

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Get ready for sound

Once the surgical site has fully healed, your audiologist will attach the sound processor for the first time. He or she will adapt it to your individual hearing needs and adjust the settings so sound is clear and comfortable.

Once the sound processor is switched on, it captures sound and transmits it to the implant via the antenna. The implant converts the sounds into electrical impulses that are sent to the auditory nerve and on to the brain. This is how you can hear the sounds going on around you.

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When the sound processor was first fitted 4 weeks after surgery, *it sounded like I was in a pigsty or in a farmyard full of geese.

It was actually quite a shock. After a couple of weeks, it all changed, and I could hear words. *One month later, my boyfriend read a book to me and I could hear him. I remember thinking, “Why on earth has he chosen that book?”.

Karin, . Denmark

Cochlear implant user
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Karin,
Cochlear implant user

Karin’s perspective

My audiologist explained to me that it would *take some time and effort, and I would gradually get used to the new sounds. *I train with the audiologist. Now it’s going great, but in the beginning, it was tough.

Kurt, . Denmark
Bilateral congenital deafness
Cochlear implant user
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Kurt,
Cochlear implant user

Kurt’s perspective

The rehabilitation has been tough, *requiring a lot of speech therapy — you get really tired. But it’s worth *it.

Mette, . Denmark

Cochlear implant user
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Mette,
Cochlear implant user

Mette’s perspective

Each sound was a discovery for me*. I had to learn not to use lip reading *anymore.

Samia, . France
Bilateral congenital deafness
Cochlear implant user
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Samia,
Cochlear implant user

Samia’s perspective

Morgan’s mother:

I followed an intensive rehab programme*. The teachers and school employees were very knowledgeable about *cochlear implants.

Morgan and Mum, . France

Cochlear implant user
Learn about importance of rehabilitation

Morgan and Mum,
Cochlear implant user

Morgan’s perspective

Rehabilitation

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Learning to hear

Getting used to hearing with your sound processor takes time and requires speech therapy sessions. Depending on your type of hearing loss, age and commitment to speech therapy, these sessions can last from a few months to several years. On average, it takes an adult around six months to learn to hear using their cochlear implant.

The cochlear implant can never restore natural hearing. However, you can expect that it will enable you to hear the sounds around you, so you can take an active part in conversations, social situations and daily life. Many users talk about getting a sense of independence and safety from their cochlear implant.

Learn more about living with a cochlear implant 

Life with sound

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The joy of life with hearing

Once you’ve adjusted to your cochlear implant, you can expect to quickly gain confidence with this way of hearing. To help you take part in all aspects of daily life, the Neuro cochlear implant system comes with a wide range of accessories. 

The Neuro System is also designed to give you high-quality hearing for many years to come. The implant itself has been designed to support future technological advances. This means that when new technology becomes available, you can upgrade your sound processor and continue to enjoy quality sound for many years to come. 

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