electroacoustic stimulation

Electroacoustic stimulation (EAS) combines traditional hearing aids with cochlear implants, providing both acoustic and electrical sound input. This approach is typically used for individuals with partial hearing loss, especially in high frequencies. The hearing aid amplifies sounds that can still be heard naturally, while the cochlear implant directly stimulates the auditory nerve for sounds that can't be understood with conventional hearing aids alone. By merging these two methods, EAS helps provide clearer, more natural hearing, improving the ability to understand speech and enjoy sounds in various environments.