- 06 February, 2025
- Written by Digibionic India
Hearing loss is struggle for many people in India, yet they won’t take it seriously. As early as we identify it and opt for a hearing solution, we can control it and delay the hearing to get worse. There is a special condition where some people dealing with hearing loss in one ear (unilateral hearing loss) or uneven hearing loss in both ear, in case of these types of hearing losses, traditional hearing aids can’t be very effective.
In these type of scenarios where CROS (Contralateral Routing of Signal) and BiCROS (Bilateral Contralateral Routing of Signal) hearing aids comes to the rescue. Here we’re going to understand what is CROS and BiCROS hearing aids and how helpful it is for the people with this type of hearing loss.
What are Unilateral hearing loss?
Unilateral hearing loss is a type of hearing loss, where people have reduced hearing loss in one ear, but normal hearing in other ear or complete deafness in one ear and other ear have mild to moderate hearing loss. Especially those individuals will struggle to hear words in a communication and feel difficulty in recognizing the direction of sound. In that case, CROS and BiCROS hearing aid could be more effective for them.
What are CROS AND BiCROS Hearing aids?
CROS and BiCROS hearing aids are advanced devices designed specifically for the people with single-sided deafness or hearing loss in one ear. These types of hearing aids works beyond traditional hearing aids by ensuring that the sound from the weaker ear is transmitted to the better-hearing ear, ensuring better balancing hearing experience.
CROS hearing aids are effective for the individuals with little to no hearing in one ear and normal hearing in other. A CROS system includes two devices: A microphone is placed on the ear with hearing loss that picks the sound from that side and sends it wirelessly to a receiver on the better hearing side. This helps the user to hear the sound from both sides, which improves the awareness and enhance communication.
BiCROS devices are similar to the CROS hearing aids, but they are designed for the people who have hearing loss in both ears, with one ear has significantly high hearing loss. It not only transmits the sound from weaker ear, BiCROS hearing aids amplifies sound for the better-hearing ear, ensuring a more balanced hearing experience.
How CROS and BiCROS hearing aids works?
Those technology behind CROS and BiCROS hearing aids are innovative and user-friendly. Here’s hoe these system actually works:
- Microphone Placement: A microphone is fitted on one ear with limited or no hearing. This microphone captures the sound from the surroundings.
- Wireless Transmission: This device sends the captured sound to the better hearing ear (or the ear with mild to moderate hearing loss, in case of BiCROS hearing aids).
- Amplification: In the BiCROS hearing aids, receiver amplifies the sound for better hearing experience.
These technology ensures the user hearing sounds from all the directions, making it easier to have conversation with the people in noisy environments like markets, family gatherings or crowded places.
Who can benefit from CROS and BiCROS Hearing aids?
CROS and BiCROS Hearing Aids are ideal for people, who:
- Has single-sided deafness (SSD) or severe hearing loss in one ear.
- Finds very hard to locate the direction of the sound they hear in noisy environment.
- Facing difficulty hearing conversations on their weaker-hearing side.
- Have asymmetrical hearing loss, where one ear hears much better than other ear.
These devices are very helpful in social gaterings, where hearing from all sides are crucial.
Why Choose Digibionic Hearing Center for CROS and BiCROS Solutions?
At Digibionic Hearing Center, we understand that hearing loss is a very personal journey. Our team of skilled expert is dedicated to providing more suited care and advanced solutions to enhance your quality of life. Here’s why you can trust us:
- Expert Fitting and Calibration: Proper fitting and tuning are key to the success of CROS and BiCROS systems. Our audiologists ensure your devices are customized to your specific hearing needs.
- Comprehensive Support: From the first consultation to ongoing aftercare, we’re here to support you at every step.
Conclusion
With the right technology and support, living with single-sided or uneven hearing loss doesn’t hold you back. CROS and BiCROS hearing aids offers a better way to restore the balance to your hearing and enhance your quality of life. If you or any one of your circle is struggling with single-sided deafness or asymmetrical hearing loss, we are here to help you out. Contact to Digibionic Hearing Center today and enjoy the sounds you’re longing.
