Behind-the-ear processor cochlear implant EAS

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If you have trouble hearing high-pitched sounds, discover how an Electric Acoustic Stimulation (EAS) system could give you the joys of sound. What is EAS? Are certain sounds easier to hear than others? Do people always sound as if they're mumbling? Do you feel that your hearing aids are just not good enough? If this sounds familiar, you may be missing out on hearing high-pitched sounds. When you cannot hear high-pitched sounds, you have a type of hearing loss known as high-frequency hearing loss. This type of hearing loss is common in both children and adults. EAS is the combination of two technologies: cochlear implant technology for high-pitched sounds, and hearing aid technology for low-pitched sounds. By using two different technologies in one device, you can hear the full range of sounds, making it much easier to chat with friends, enjoy music, and communicate in everyday life. Low-Pitched Sounds—Hearing Aid Technology Sounds are detected by the microphones of the audio processor. Low-pitched sounds are made louder and sent through the earmold to the ear. These sounds are processed by the cochlea and sent to the brain. High-Pitched Sounds—Cochlear Implant Technology Sounds are detected by the microphones of the audio processor. High-pitched sounds are sent to the implant as electrical signals. These sounds are processed by the cochlea and sent to the brain.