Yes. He said he didn't think it (or a bone anchored device) which bypasses the bad ear would be that beneficial to me. He said it helps only slightly with sound localization, doesn't reduce tinnitus, and doesn't help with filtering background noise or multiple voices. Whereas a cochlear implants uses the bad ear and would likely help me with my most troubling issues of SSHL. My husband wants me to get the Osia which is covered by Medicare but it's difficult to choose that when the specialist/surgeon says that if it were him he would only do the Cochlear Implant.