Transear and glasses

[Nickittynic]

I'm going back to the ENT for my 6 month post-op appointment this week and intend to ask about Transear while I'm there. SSD didn't matter so much when I was at home but it can sometimes be a problem at work when I can't always control someone being on my 'good' side. BAHA is out for me because I reeeeally don't want anymore surgery or anything permanent.

My concern with the Transear is, though, that I wear glasses, and that seems like an awful lot to have on an ear.
Any experiences / tips on this?

[mandy721]

Ken wears his CROS aids infrequently, but I don't recall him mentioning that it was a problem with his glasses.  When he gets home I will ask him about the glasses and the CROSS.  He also will not consider anymore surgery and doesn't want a peg implanted in his head.  He, like you, had a difficult recovery and the idea of a BAHA implant makes him shudder.  I am eagerly following the reports about the Sound Bite and hope it the new trials are successful.

[jerseygirl]

I wear both Transear and glasses. No problems whatsoever.

            Eve

[mandy721]

Ken says that he is careful when putting on his glasses, as well as when combing his hair, so that he doesn't dislodge the hearing aids. 
Miranda

[Jeanlea]

I have the TransEar.  While I don't wear glasses, I frequently wear sunglasses and have no problem whatsoever.  The TransEar is in the ear and it also had a behind the ear part.  There are technical terms, but I forget what they are.  If the TransEar is fitted correctly it seems to work very well.  A deep impression for making the mold is very important.  I've had mine for just over three years now and have been very happy with it. 

Jean

[Nickittynic]

Thanks everyone!
My ENT didn't even mention it as an option last time so I'm not sure he's too familiar with it  I'll let you all know what he says and if I end up getting to try it! I don't want to do CROS either because I don't want anything in my good ear. No point in possibly muffling perfectly good hearing if I don't have to I figure. 

[Mei Mei]

That's a good option.  Right now at home I don't have a problem being SSD except going to the store and talking with the cashier or last weekend eating in a restaurant with my family.  My ENT booked an appt. to talk about the BAHA in June and I'm really apprehensive about having this implant permanently in my head.   It concerns me.   The Sound Bite by Sonnitus attracts me but it's not available and the technology is not up to speed.

I'll look forward to your experience with the Transear and what Dr. Francis has to say.
Sincerely,
Mei Mei

[mandy721]

Thanks everyone!
My ENT didn't even mention it as an option last time so I'm not sure he's too familiar with it  I'll let you all know what he says and if I end up getting to try it! I don't want to do CROS either because I don't want anything in my good ear. No point in possibly muffling perfectly good hearing if I don't have to I figure. 

With Ken's Cross, there is a behind the ear piece for both ears and a very small piece that sits in both ears. I don't think it affects the hearing in the good ear.  The audiologist couldn't get the molds for the Trans Ear due to Ken's super sensitive ear canal, so he never got to try it. 

 

[krbonner]

I've been using a TransEar for 2 years and can't survive without my glasses.  Never been a problem.  The processor for the Transear does sit behind the ear, but it's attached via a flexible wire and doesn't interfere with the glasses.

Katie

[Denise S]

This is interesting to know.   I wear glasses too and have been researching options.

[Mei Mei]

Can any of you tell me how comfortable is the TransEar is to wear throughout the day?  Do you know it is there?  Does it hurt?   Is it a tight fit?   How does it feel?

Mei Mei

[krbonner]

Can any of you tell me how comfortable is the TransEar is to wear throughout the day?  Do you know it is there?  Does it hurt?   Is it a tight fit?   How does it feel?

Mei Mei

Most of the time I forget it's there.  It needs to fit snug and tight in the ear canal, but it shouldn't hurt.  When I do notice it, it's like one of those foam ear plugs.  At least, that's the sensation for me.

Katie

[Nickittynic]

Thanks everyone for the info!
At the doctor's today I guess my question list was too long and Transear got pushed to the bottom so it was just a quick response. I guess my headaches, nausea, and returned imbalance got the prime 'doctors time' position. (You all know how that goes I'm sure..)
They encouraged the BAHA and were kind of like "well let us know when you're ready to try that out" and said they don't really do the Transear or even much of the CROS. So I might check audiologists nearby and see if anyone else does it.

[leapyrtwins]

Not many audiologists or docs recommend the CROS these days.  The general consensus is that the TransEar and the BAHA are much better.

Just my experience,

Jan

[Jeanlea]

I wear the TransEar from when I get up in the morning until I go to bed.  Unless I specifically think about it, I don't even noticed it. Mine is very comfortable.

Jean