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“The patter of raindrops, the chords of a favourite song, a loved one’s laughter—through sounds, hearing connects us to all the things we love in our world."

Online Hearing Tests

Quickly and easily check your—or your child's—hearing with one of our online tests.

Test Your Hearing

How Hearing Works

Learn how sound waves become the sounds we hear with this easy-to-follow explanation.

Hearing Explained

Types of Hearing Loss

Find out more about the different types of hearing loss, and how each one can be treated.

Discover Hearing Loss Types

The Audiogram

Learn more about the tools that hearing professionals use to measure how well you hear.

The Audiogram Explained

About MED-EL

We’re the world’s leading hearing implant company, on a mission to help people with hearing loss experience the joy of sound.

Find your local MED-EL team

The content on this website is for general informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please contact your doctor or hearing specialist to learn what type of hearing solution is suitable for your specific needs. Not all products, features, or indications shown are approved in all countries. Always follow the directions for use. Information on product precautions and warnings can be found under Important Safety Information.

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