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Open-fit Hearing Aids

The newest development in behind-the-ear

hearing aid technology, open-fit hearing

aids are taking the world of hearing by

storm! Offering excellent hearing quality,

great aesthetics, and a more natural feeling

while wearing, open-fits may be just the

right choice for you! These certainly are not

your grandmother’s hearing aids!

Similar to traditional behind-the-ear hearing aids (BTEs), open

fits have an external portion that sits over the back of the ear

(similar to eyeglass temples) and have a small tube that runs in

front of the ear and into the ear canal. The external portion is

often much smaller than traditional BTEs. The tubing on open-fits

is also much slimmer and often connects to a small flexible dome

instead of a larger ear mold. Ear molds can still be worn with

open-fits, but may be unnecessary depending on the severity of

the hearing loss.

Is an open-fit right for you? Open-fits are best for mild to

moderately-severe losses that are more high-frequency in nature.

Losses that are more low-frequency or more severe may require

traditional BTEs or an in-the-ear custom instrument. Open-fits

are a very lightweight, nearly invisible option. Since a small tip or

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dome can be used instead of an ear mold, less occlusion occurs,

promoting a more open, less plugged up feeling. Many patients

note that wearing open-fits feels more natural. Open-fits allow

both natural reception of sound, by allowing sound to flow in and

out of the ear, as well as the amplified hearing aid sound. Open-

fit hearing instruments are rather small and may be more difficult

for those with dexterity issues to manage.

Ask your hearing healthcare provider about trying a pair of open-

fit hearing aids today!

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