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What is the future of Cochlear Implants?
The research and development of better, more powerful and comfortable cochlear implant is a continuing process.
Many scientists believe that it will not be long before a completely in the ear cochlear implant is evolved which will include an inbuilt microphone and a lifetime battery.
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New multifunction cochlear implants have been envisaged which will help different kinds of patients who have auditory disabilities and other allied disabilities like vision loss or loss of voice.
Cochlear Implant development scientists are looking at new possibilities and possible users who will benefit with more effective cochlear implants.
Some scientists are attempting to design small cochlear implants which work on the same principles of magnetic resonance imaging making the technique of hearing through the bionic ear simple.
In the future scientists hope that Cochlear implant rehabilitation will be done using extension services or teleservices to reduce frequent visits to a hospital or cochlear implant centers for the patient.
Another area where serious study is being conducted for future cochlear implants is by using laser and optical processes for precise implanting and easy programming.
The present cochlear implant uses about 24 electrodes. The future cochlear implant that scientists are working on will have 240 electrodes making it possible for patient to listen to near normal sound.
Cochlear implants are being studied to help patients who have no auditory nerves due to other conditions like removal of tumors. Scientists hope that future cochlear implants will enable the patient to enjoy music and recognize speech in a noisy atmosphere.
With the intensive research being done for developing better cochlear implants it is safe to state that the future of the cochlear implant is sound.
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