Do what comes naturally
Hearing becomes more natural when you use both ears
Despite outstanding improvement in their hearing, most cochlear implant users still miss the benefits of ‘stereo’ (binaural) listening that people with natural hearing take for granted. They often find it difficult to know where sounds and warning signals come from and to relax in conversations where there is background noise. The result is stress, exhaustion and a feeling of isolation and vulnerability.
We aim to provide you with valuable information about binaural hearing with CI – the benefits, the considerations, the future. This guide is written for people considering a second CI, but it will also be useful for someone considering their first CI.
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Your Life in Stereo
In depth Bilateral Information Resources
Rationale for Bilateral Cochlear Implantation in Children and Adults is a Cochlear white paper, originally written for clinical specialists. The author, otologist B. Robert Peters, M.D. gives a comprehensive literature overview and recommends good clinical practice. (Peters, B.R., Rationale for Bilateral Cochlear Implantation in Children and Adults, Cochlear, FUN631 ISS1 JAN06, 2006)
Binaural Hearing, a white paper by the scientist Dr. Ruth Y. Litovsky, discusses the fundamental principles and benefits of binaural hearing. Originally written for clinical professionals, it is also well suited for the interested lay person. (Litovsky,R.Y., Binaural Hearing, Cochlear CUZ195 ISS1 MAR06, 2006)
Auditory Rehabilitation Therapy Guidelines for Optimizing the Benefits of Binaural Hearing, a reader by Leo De Raeve, giving real-life tips how to get the best from binaural hearing and optimise listening in the classroom. (De Raeve, L., Auditory Rehabilitation Therapy Guidelines for Optimizing the Benefits of Binaural Hearing, Cochlear N32749F ISS1 MAR08, 2008)