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

Types of Hearing Loss

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

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Hearing Loss Stories

Find out about day-to-day experiences with hearing loss.

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How Hearing Works

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

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The Audiogram

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

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Online Hearing Tests

Test your hearing! Quickly and easily check your, or your child's, hearing with one of our handy online tests.

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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.

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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. All products, features and indications are approved and available in Canada but may not be in other countries. Please contact your local MED-EL office for information.

About Hearing

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How Hearing Works

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