Assessment & Services Offered

We provide a thorough cochlear implant evaluation and supportive counselling, including:

• Comprehensive Hearing Evaluation: Audiometry, speech perception testing and aided thresholds to determine implant candidacy.

• Cochlear Implant Candidacy Assessment: Evaluation of medical, audiological and anatomical suitability, including imaging (CT/MRI) when required.

• Device Selection Counselling: Guidance on choosing the best implant system based on lifestyle, hearing goals and manufacturer features.

• Preoperative Counselling: Clear explanation of surgery, expectations, benefits, limitations and rehabilitation timeline for both adults and children.

• Post-implant Mapping & Programming (in coordination with audiologists): Optimising device settings to achieve the best possible hearing outcome.

• Rehabilitation & Support: Speech therapy guidance, auditory training and continuous follow-up for long-term improvement.

Who Needs a Cochlear Implant?

You or your child may benefit from a cochlear implant if:

• You have severe to profound hearing loss in one or both ears

• Hearing aids provide limited benefit or clarity

• Speech understanding is significantly reduced even with amplification

• Children show delayed speech or inadequate progress despite using hearing aids

Causes may include congenital hearing loss, genetic factors, infections, ototoxic medications, trauma, ageing-related loss, or progressive inner ear disorders.

Post-implant Care & Expectations

Successful outcomes depend on consistent rehabilitation and follow-up:

• Regular device programming visits (mapping) with the audiologist

• Daily use of the implant for optimal auditory brain development

• Speech therapy and auditory training, especially for young children

• Routine follow-up to monitor device function and hearing progress