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Old 11-16-2007, 05:04 AM   #254 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by jackiesolorzano View Post
I was wondering for those of you that have 2 implants. What do you think about them. My son is 15 was implanted 13 years ago. He does really well with his implant but it is harder for him to localize sounds. I am not sure if we should implant. That other ear he hasn't ever used. I am wondering what your thoughts are. Do you think it would be worth to seek a second implant.
I have two implants. Localizing sound is much easier than with HA. When I have both on, I can identify which direction the noise is coming from. My left ear is my "better ear." So it makes up for the right ear. (hope that makes sense).

I would try a HA first. Also evaluate the scores from the audiogram. I'm a number person, I need to see the numbers in relationship to compare the data. Also since he is 15, what does he want? Let him help make the choice as well.
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