What are the treatment options for sensorineural hearing loss?

Treatment options for sensorineural hearing loss include hearing aids and cochlear implants, as well as coping strategies like sign language and lip reading. A hearing aid can help amplify sound waves, so that more of the sounds you hear reach your auditory nerve. An audiologist can help you find a hearing aid that works for you.

Cochlear implants are most often used for those with severe hearing loss and deafness. These implants send electric signals to your auditory nerve, doing the job of damaged cochlear nerve cells. People experiencing deafness can cope with hearing loss by learning sign language and reading lips. Light alarms, closed captions and assistive listening devices can help.