OC for severe loss?

Today was Round Three in looking for an audiologist and still no success. I have severe hearing loss in both ears, a very limited budget and absolutely cannot tolerate the sensation of having anything in my ear canal. Today's audiologist was recommended with the promise that there were OC aids available for my problem however from what I could see, all he had for sale were Phonak supposedly OC aids but still with a mushroom thingie that closed the canal and recommended for mild to moderate loss. He recommended a BAHA which we cannot afford. Does anyone know if there is a true open canal aid available for severe hearing loss? Circe

Not at this point in time Cheers Michael www.clearhearing.com.au <circe> wrote in message news:72ggq1dp6ioeik36i7e717irr4murunqe0@4ax.com.. > Today was Round Three in looking for an audiologist and still no > success. > > I have severe hearing loss in both ears, a very limited budget and > absolutely cannot tolerate the sensation of having anything in my ear > canal. > > Today's audiologist was recommended with the promise that there were > OC aids available for my problem however from what I could see, all he > had for sale were Phonak supposedly OC aids but still with a mushroom > thingie that closed the canal and recommended for mild to moderate > loss. He recommended a BAHA which we cannot afford. > > Does anyone know if there is a true open canal aid available for > severe hearing loss? > > Circe

Many thanks Rudy/Michael for letting me know. Let me rephrase my question. Are there any open ear aids made for severe hearing loss? On Wed, 21 Dec 2005 13:47:20 +1000, "Rudy" <someone@microsoft.com> wrote: >Not at this point in time >

It's possible some of the surgical options (still very new) may address this area but at this point no hearing aid with an open ear will work for a severe loss..GG <circe> wrote in message news:ah3jq1dgs08vh653ifpkn7e0r9tjr14kpr@4ax.com..[vbcol=seagreen] > Many thanks Rudy/Michael for letting me know. > > Let me rephrase my question. Are there any open ear aids made for > severe hearing loss? > > > > On Wed, 21 Dec 2005 13:47:20 +1000, "Rudy" <someone@microsoft.com> > wrote: > >

Hi Circa No open ear products available for severe hearing losses, feedback is still the problem. It may happen one day, but still some time off. Comfort in the canal is a common problem when fitting severe hearing losses.New technology in mould manufacturing(laser moulds etc )can help, but these still don't get rid of TMJ , occlusion and other common problems. Soft moulds can help with comfort. Good luck Cheers Michael www.clearhearing.com.au <circe> wrote in message news:ah3jq1dgs08vh653ifpkn7e0r9tjr14kpr@4ax.com..[vbcol=seagreen] > Many thanks Rudy/Michael for letting me know. > > Let me rephrase my question. Are there any open ear aids made for > severe hearing loss? > > > > On Wed, 21 Dec 2005 13:47:20 +1000, "Rudy" <someone@microsoft.com> > wrote: > >

Many thanks to all for their advice. Perhaps I'm pigheaded but when an audiologist's practice is with the hard-of-hearing, I feel that he/she should be able to communicate with all clients. I haven't found one yet who is equipped for me to hear them speaking. Thank goodness for this group and all you helpful people. I know that I'm getting completely unprejudiced input here. It's impossible for me to wear the traditional BTE or ITE so the latest plan is to try out a pair of open ear aids which I may be able to wear. While I realize that they'll not go far in improving my hearing, any improvement would be a help. Circe