Connect
← Return to The Emotional Side of Hearing Loss
Discussion
The Emotional Side of Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss | Last Active: Jan 12 12:26pm | Replies (73)Comment receiving replies
@golfmama1 A cross/bicross hearing system may help when a person hears only on one side. It allows that person to pick up sound on both sides. Sound is picked up on the 'deaf' side and transferred to the ear that hears well. This can be a helpful solution for single sided deafness. It appears that hearing aids are worn on both ears, but one is a transmitter that sends sound to a receiver.
I don't know how often this option is used now. Many who have single sided deafness qualify for a cochlear implant now.
Replies to "@golfmama1 A cross/bicross hearing system may help when a person hears only on one side. It..."
@julieo4 @golfmama1
I’ve had the bicros about five years. I stopped wearing the earpiece that had the mic in it because even though it does allow you to hear sounds coming from the “deaf” ear, it doesn’t orient you in space. I still would look to my right or twirl around until I realized the sounds were actually on my left - I’m not sure if I’m being clear. In any case, Very disconcerting. But you may feel differently. It does at least allow you to hear conversations coming from that side and that’s a big deal if in a restaurant or walking in a group.
Connect
@julieo4 Thank you for your response . Since I have hearing loss in both ears, I believe that system would not work for me. I appreciate the information .