Open-fit

Hearing Aids

The newest development

in behind-the-ear hearing

aid technology, open-fit

hearing aids are taking the

world of hearing by

storm!

Offering excellent hearing

quality, great

aesthetics, and a more

natural feeling while

wearing, open-fits may be

just the right choice for

you!

Similar to traditional behind-

the-ear hearing aids

(BTEs), open fits have an

external portion that sits over

the back of the ear (similar to

eyeglass temples) and have a

small tube that runs in front of

the ear and into the ear canal.

Ear molds can still

be worn with open-

fits, but may be

unnecessary

depending on the

severity of the

hearing loss.

Open-fits are best for mild to

moderately-severe losses

that are more high-frequency

in nature. Losses that are

more low-frequency or more

severe may require

traditional BTEs or an in-

the-ear custom instrument.

Since a small tip or

dome can be used

instead of an ear

mold, less occlusion

occurs, promoting a

more open, less

plugged up feeling.

Many patients note that

wearing open-fits feels

more natural. Open-fits

allow both natural

reception of sound, by

allowing sound to flow in

and out of the ear, as well

as the amplified hearing

aid sound.