How Cochlear Implant Surgeons Are Transforming Lives
Restoring Hearing and Enhancing Quality of Life Introduction Hearing loss affects approximately 7% of India's population, leaving over a million children in need of hearing aids or cochlear implant surgeries to restore their hearing capabilities. Despite the first cochlear implant surgery in India occurring nearly two decades ago, only about 5,000 such procedures have been performed, primarily in private healthcare facilities. PUBMED.NCBI.NLM.NIH.GOV This limited access underscores the critical role that skilled cochlear implant surgeons play in transforming lives. The Impact of Cochlear Implants Cochlear implants have revolutionized the treatment of severe to profound hearing loss. Unlike traditional hearing aids that amplify sound, cochlear implants bypass damaged parts of the ear and directly stimulate the auditory nerve, enabling individuals to perceive sound. This technology not only restores hearing but also significantly enhances communication abilities, social...