5 Common Myths about Cochlear Implants

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Two members of the board of the American Cochlear Implant Alliance address what they consider myths about implants. Their five myths include: Myth 1: My insurance will not cover cochlear implant surgery. Myth 2: Cochlear implant surgery involves complicated brain surgery. Myth 3: Cochlear implants are only for patients with profound hearing loss. Myth 4: A cochlear implant will restore my hearing to “normal.” Myth 5: I am too old to get a cochlear implant. Read more here.

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5 Common Myths about Cochlear Implants

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