Diagnosis and treatment of hearing Loss

A child's voice. A meeting with co-workers. A classroom request. You or your child want to experience such moments with confidence — and without the stress of struggling to hear.

The good news is there are more ways to improve hearing than ever before.

With a better understanding of hearing loss and the treatments available, you or your child can reconnect with the people and the life you love.

Diagnosing hearing loss

Understanding how hearing works and how health professionals diagnose hearing loss is the first step in identifying your options.

How Cochlear solutions work

Knowing how natural hearing works and what are the benefits of hearing by two ears is important to understand how hearing impacts daily life.

When to consider implants for adults

If you struggle to hear – even with powerful hearing aids – you’re not getting the most from life. Learn how others took control of their hearing loss and never looked back.

When to consider implants for children

If your child continues to struggle with development milestones, it may be time to consider treating their hearing loss.

Implant preparation and procedures

Learn how hearing and treatment options are assessed and understand what's involved in hearing implant surgery.

Costs and payment

Learn about the cost of Cochlear™ implants and find out what’s covered by the warranty.

Disclaimer

Please seek advice from your health professional about treatments for hearing loss. Outcomes may vary, and your health professional will advise you about the factors which could affect your outcome. Always follow the directions for use. Not all products are available in all countries. Please contact your local Cochlear representative for product information.

For a full list of Cochlear’s trademarks, please visit our Terms of Use page.

In Australia, Cochlear™ Nucleus® implant systems are intended for the treatment of moderately severe to profound hearing loss.

In Australia, Baha® bone conduction implant systems are intended for the treatment of moderate to profound hearing loss.

In Australia, the Cochlear™ Osia® System is indicated for patients with conductive, mixed hearing loss and single-sided sensorineural deafness (SSD) aged 10 years and above with up to 55 decibels sensorineural hearing loss. Patients should have sufficient bone quality and quantity to support successful implant placement. Surgery is required to use this product. Any surgical procedure carries risk.

For Cochlear™ Nucleus®, Osia® and Baha® systems: This product is not available for purchase by the general public. For information on funding and reimbursement please contact your health care professional.

Any testimonial featured on this website is intended for an Australian audience only.