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What's your review of Cochlear Osia 2 System?
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So I know I am confused about the Osia 2 device. I will know more the end of December when I see my ENT- He said insurance would help cover. I know I will need a pre- authorization on my insurance. Not on Medicare for a couple of years. What’s the difference between Osia and cochlear implant ? I have had issues all my life. Several hearing aids for past 45years. Holes in both eardrums- repairs failed. Now can’t wear hearing aids due to wax impaction. See my Ent every 3- months for wax removal. Eustation tube dysfunction. Hereditary. Thought I would just ride out the hearing loss, but alheizmers also runs in my family. Just starting to get annoyed with not hearing correctly. So sad when I can hear my grand kiddos correctly🙃
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I have the Osia bone conduction implant. I am completely deaf in my right ear due to sudden hearing loss in 2018. It has helped me greatly with communication and directional hearing.
That being said, I believe your situation may be totally different from mine. It is good that you already have an upcoming appointment. If you want to be prepared ahead of time, there is a lot of information out there about both the Cochlear implants and the Osia 2 (which is also made by Cochlear). If you research ahead of time, it will give you an opportunity to write down your questions and concerns ahead of your appointment. Your ENT should be able to answer your questions to help you make the best choice for your situation. I wish you the best with whichever option you decide to go with. Being unable to hear is certainly challenging, but there are more options now for those who cannot wear hearing aids.