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!
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.
Ear molds can still
be worn with open-
fits, but may be
unnecessary
depending on the
severity of the
hearing loss.
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.
Since a small tip or
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.