15/05/2026
Did you catch our Audiologist, Glen Camilleri, live on Kalamita Tv Show recently?
If you missed the broadcast, don’t worry—we’ve put together a quick recap of the vital hearing health topics Glen covered, breaking down exactly how modern technology is transforming lives for those with unique hearing challenges.
1. The Reality of One-Sided Hearing (Unilateral Hearing Loss)
Hearing well isn't just about volume; it's about balance. Glen discussed the profound impact of losing hearing in just one ear (Single-Sided Deafness). When one ear is compromised, the brain struggles to perform two crucial tasks:
Sound Localization: Knowing exactly where a sound is coming from (like a car approaching or someone calling your name in a crowd).
Speech Understanding in Noise: Filtering out background chatter to focus on the person speaking directly to you.
2. Enter BiCROS Technology: A Game-Changer
For individuals with profound hearing loss in one ear and mild-to-moderate loss in the other, traditional hearing aids often aren't enough. Glen introduced the audience to BiCROS (Bilateral Contralateral Routing of Signals) technology.
How it works: A discreet microphone is worn on the non-hearing ear. It captures surrounding sounds and wirelessly transmits them across to a hearing aid on the better ear.
The Result: The wearer gets full, 360-degree hearing without needing to constantly turn their head to hear people on their "bad side."
3. The Power of Directionality
Ever wonder how modern hearing aids know what you want to listen to? Glen explained the science of directional microphone systems. Today’s premium hearing devices utilize advanced algorithms to automatically zoom in on the speech in front of you while suppressing distracting noise from behind or the sides. It mimics the natural ability of the human ear, reducing listening fatigue significantly.
4. A Simple "Hearing Age" Test Live on Air!
To wrap things up, Glen conducted a fascinating, interactive "Hearing Age" test right there in the studio. By playing specific high-frequency tones, viewers at home could gauge the health of their microscopic inner ear hair cells. Because high-frequency hearing naturally declines as we age (and due to noise exposure), tests like these are a brilliant, eye-opening way to realize when it might be time to seek a professional evaluation.
Take Control of Your Hearing Health!
Whether you are managing one-sided hearing loss or just curious about your own "hearing age," our clinic is here to help you navigate the journey back to clear sound.
👉 Got questions about BiCROS or want to book a comprehensive diagnostic assessment with Glen? Send us a message or call our clinic today to secure your appointment!
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