Dr Neil Sperling meets with the inventor of Earlens, Dr. Rodney Perkins.
A Center of Excellence for the Earlens Contact Hearing Solution
Dr. Sperling and his team at New York Otolaryngology Group and The New York Hearing Center are proud to be one of a few nationwide Centers of Excellence for the Earlens Hearing Aid. This advanced technology directly vibrates the eardrum, offering superior sound quality compared to traditional hearing aids. Visit the Earlens Site here!
Most Complete Sound
Earlens can provide meaningful amplification from 125 Hz all the way to 10 kHz, while conventional hearing aids have trouble amplifying outside of 550 Hz to 5.5 kHz. But research has shown that those lower and higher frequencies impact sound quality and speech understanding, especially in noisy environments.
Premium Care
The Earlens Hearing Aid is the only non-surgical solution that integrates the expertise of both an ENT physician and an audiologist or hearing health professional. This unique combination ensures comprehensive care and optimal results for those seeking advanced hearing solutions.
Advanced, Custom Technology
Earlens solution includes a custom Ear Tip and Lens to optimize comfort and fit based on an ear impression taken by the ENT physician. After they are ready, your physician will place the Lens in your ear, and your audiologist will program Earlens to your unique hearing needs.
How it Works
The Earlens contact hearing solution features a small, custom lens placed on the eardrum. A behind-the-ear processor picks up sound and transmits it through an ear tip in the ear canal. This tip sends an electromagnetic signal to the lens on the eardrum, directly stimulating the natural hearing system. By avoiding the feedback issues common with traditional hearing aids, Earlens delivers high gain across a wide frequency range.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Earlens Hearing Aid uses a unique technology that directly vibrates the eardrum instead of amplifying sound through a speaker. This approach allows it to provide superior sound quality and a wider frequency range compared to conventional hearing aids, which typically amplify within a more limited bandwidth.
Earlens amplifies sound from 125 Hz to 10 kHz, covering a broader range than conventional hearing aids that struggle between 550 Hz and 5.5 kHz. This extended frequency range enhances sound quality and helps users better understand speech, especially in noisy environments.
The Earlens Hearing Aid is a non-surgical solution that still involves placing a custom lens directly on the eardrum. This placement is done by an ENT physician using a simple office procedure, combining medical expertise with audiological care to ensure optimal hearing results.
Care for Earlens users involves a collaborative team including an ENT physician and an audiologist or hearing health professional. This integrated approach allows for comprehensive evaluation, customized fitting of the device, and personalized programming to meet the patient's unique hearing needs.
Customization of Earlens starts with an ear impression taken by an ENT physician to create a comfortable, custom ear tip and lens. After the lens is placed on the eardrum, the audiologist programs the device to precisely match the user's individual hearing requirements.
The Earlens system uses a behind-the-ear processor that captures sound and sends an electromagnetic signal through a custom ear tip to the lens placed directly on the eardrum. This direct stimulation improves clarity and reduces feedback common with traditional hearing aids.
New York Otolaryngology Group is recognized as a Center of Excellence for Earlens because of their expertise and advanced care approach. They are among a few nationwide providers delivering this innovative technology with personalized medical and audiological support to maximize hearing outcomes.