There are several types of hearing aids, each designed to meet different needs and preferences. The most common types include:
- Behind-the-ear (BTE): These are worn behind the ear and connected to a custom earpiece or ear mold. BTEs are suitable for mild to profound hearing loss.
- Receiver-in-canal (RIC): Similar to BTE, but with a smaller design, RIC devices are less visible and comfortable.
In-the-ear (ITE): These hearing aids fit directly in the outer ear and are less noticeable than BTE models. - In-the-canal (ITC) and Completely-in-canal (CIC): These are smaller devices that fit deep inside the ear canal for a more discreet option, ideal for mild to moderate hearing loss.
- Invisible in the canal (IIC): As the smallest available model, IIC hearing aids sit deep inside the ear canal and are nearly invisible.