NYEE’s Hearing Aid Dispensary carries a wide variety of hearing aid options from six top manufacturers. Hearing aids vary greatly in size, special features, and how they are placed in the ear. Because cost is often a significant factor in the purchase of a hearing aid, our devices are competitively priced, affording our patients a variety of options that fit both their lifestyle and budget.

Receiver-In-Canal (RIC)
The receiver-in-canal (RIC), also referred to as receiver-in-the-ear (RITE), is one of the most popular hearing aids. As the name suggests, the receiver (speaker) portion of the device is located inside the ear canal, while the body of the hearing aid remains on top of and slightly behind the ear. RIC design allows the body of the device to be much smaller and lighter. And since the speaker is inside the ear, closer to the eardrum, the sound quality is better. RIC hearing aids come in a variety of designs and colors to blend with the wearer’s hair color or skin tones. This variety, combined with the device’s size, makes the receiver-in-canal hearing aid an elegant and discrete choice.

Other common types of hearing aids include:

In-the-Canal (ITC): In-the-canal hearing aids fit in the ear opening and the ear canal. Since the components of the aid are encased in the device, it is less visible in the ear. The sound is conducted into the ear by the receiver in the canal.

Completely-in-Canal (CIC): Completely-in-the-canal hearing aids are designed for a deep fit inside the ear canal for minimum visibility. The design offers better cosmetic results, as well as greater comfort to people with active/outdoor lifestyles requiring the use of head gear.

Invisible-in-the-Canal (IIC): Patients looking for an “invisible” hearing aid can take advantage of a custom-fitted hearing aid style. An ear impression is taken and the devise is sculpted to match the unique contours of your ear canal. The resulting product fits farther into the ear canal than other styles, so it's completely invisible when worn.