When to consider a cochlear implant
When to consider a cochlear implant
Age-related hearing loss can happen slowly, so you may not notice any significant changes at first.1, 2 While wearing your hearing aid(s),
- Do you have difficulty hearing conversations, especially in noisy places?
- Do you often ask people to repeat themselves?
- Do you misunderstand what people say?
- Do you have trouble hearing on the telephone?
- Do you feel withdrawn from conversations because it's too difficult to hear?
If you answered YES to any of the above questions, then cochlear implants may be the solution you are looking for.
When to consider a cochlear implant
Age-related hearing loss can happen slowly, so you may not notice any significant changes at first.1, 2 While wearing your hearing aid(s),
- Do you have difficulty hearing conversations, especially in noisy places?
- Do you often ask people to repeat themselves?
- Do you misunderstand what people say?
- Do you have trouble hearing on the telephone?
- Do you feel withdrawn from conversations because it's too difficult to hear?
If you answered YES to any of the above questions, then cochlear implants may be the solution you are looking for.
What is a cochlear implant and how it works
What is a cochlear implant and how it works
A cochlear implant system consists of a sound processor (1) and a small implant (2&3) which is implanted by an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgeon. Together, they are designed to pick up sounds from the environment and transmit them directly to the hearing nerve (4), helping to restore sound clarity even in noisy environments.3
If your hearing aids are not giving you clear hearing then a cochlear implant may help you hear again.
What is a cochlear implant and how it works
A cochlear implant system consists of a sound processor (1) and a small implant (2&3) which is implanted by an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgeon. Together, they are designed to pick up sounds from the environment and transmit them directly to the hearing nerve (4), helping to restore sound clarity even in noisy environments.3
If your hearing aids are not giving you clear hearing then a cochlear implant may help you hear again.
Hear more, live more
Hear more, live more
If you are missing sounds while wearing a hearing aid then a cochlear implant may help you reclaim those precious sounds and reconnect with life.
- Better clarity by restoring access to missing sounds4
- Clearer hearing in noise and speech understanding5,6
- Improved quality of life6
Hear more, live more
If you are missing sounds while wearing a hearing aid then a cochlear implant may help you reclaim those precious sounds and reconnect with life.
- Better clarity by restoring access to missing sounds4
- Clearer hearing in noise and speech understanding5,6
- Improved quality of life6
From Silence to Joy: Theresa's Journey to Rediscover Life
From Silence to Joy: Theresa's Journey to Rediscover Life
After years of missing out on the sounds of life, Theresa chose a cochlear implant to reconnect with the world.
Now, as a grandmother, she cherishes every moment of laughter and tears with her twins. "Why not take the chance?" she says, grateful for the life she can now fully experience.
From Silence to Joy: Theresa's Journey to Rediscover Life
After years of missing out on the sounds of life, Theresa chose a cochlear implant to reconnect with the world.
Now, as a grandmother, she cherishes every moment of laughter and tears with her twins. "Why not take the chance?" she says, grateful for the life she can now fully experience.
Funding your cochlear implants
Funding your cochlear implants
Cochlear implants are covered through the public health system and private health insurance (hospital cover).
- MOH subsidizes Cochlear implants for children and adults through public health system for Singaporeans. The extent of subsidy can go up to 80% and will be determined at the restructured hospitals through further assessments of eligibility.
- Private health insurance hospital cover may fund costs associated with cochlear implants. Coverage of the surgical procedure and any hospital costs will depend on your level of insurance.
Contact the Cochlear Care Team today to learn about the funding options available to you.*
Funding your cochlear implants
Cochlear implants are covered through the public health system and private health insurance (hospital cover).
- MOH subsidizes Cochlear implants for children and adults through public health system for Singaporeans. The extent of subsidy can go up to 80% and will be determined at the restructured hospitals through further assessments of eligibility.
- Private health insurance hospital cover may fund costs associated with cochlear implants. Coverage of the surgical procedure and any hospital costs will depend on your level of insurance.
Contact the Cochlear Care Team today to learn about the funding options available to you.*
Take the next step
Take the next step
Take the next step
- Leo de Raeve, European Association of Cochlear Implant Users EURO-CIU: The relationship between hearing loss and depression, cognition, and dementia
- Raman G, Lee J, Chung Met al., authors; Sen S, editor. Effectiveness of Cochlear Implants in Adults with Sensorineural Hearing Loss [Internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2011 Jun 17. Introduction. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK285762/.
- The Nucleus Freedom Cochlear Implant Surveillance Trial Results. 2008 June.
- Novak MA, Firszt JB, Rotz LA, et al. Cochlear implants in infants and toddlers. Ann, Otol Rhino Laryngol Suppl 2000; 185:46-49.
- Hirschfelder A, Gräbel S, Olze H. The impact of cochlear implantation on quality of life: The role of audiologic performance and variables. w Head Neck Surg. 2008 Mar;138(3): 357-362.
- Clinical Evaluation of the Cochlear Nucleus CI532 Cochlear Implants in Adults Investigator Meeting. 2019 Apr.
- Lupo JE, Biever A, Kelsall DC. Comprehensive hearing aid assessment in adults with bilateral severe-profound sensorineural hearing loss who present for Cochlear implant evaluation. Am J Otolaryngol. 2020;41(2):102300. doi:10.1016/j.amjoto.2019.102300
- Balkany T, Hodges A, Menapace C, et al. Nucleus Freedom North American clinical trial. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2007;136(5):757-762.