Receiver-In-Canal (RIC) Hearing Aids represent a new development in hearing aids that are suitable for mild to severe hearing loss.
Compared to the traditional Behind-The-Ear (BTE) Hearing Aid, the RIC (the loudspeaker) is placed in the ear-tip instead of in the hearing aid housing, reducing its size and appearance.
The RIC comprises three components: the housing, which sits behind the ear; the receiver which sits directly in the ear canal, and a thin ear wire that connects the two.
What are the pros and cons of RIC hearing aid types?
The RIC Hearing Aid offers a discreet yet powerful option for hearing aid users that operates automatically. Newer RIC Hearing Aids feature a sleek design and are often completely invisible.
As the receiver is sits in the ear canal it is susceptible to clogging from skin debris, wax and moisture. However, each device has a wax guard and your audiologist will show you how to care for and replace them.
