"Having the surgery was the best thing I've ever done in my life. Having two implants is light years away from just one. Sound quality is so much better, sounds are fuller, clearer, louder and more natural."
"It's much easier to tell where sounds are coming from, especially in busy spaces. If you're out in public, it can be hard to follow who is speaking, making joining in with conversations almost impossible."
Janine Roebuck, a 72-year-old opera singer, received double cochlear implants after hiding her deafness for over 30 years. The surgery aims to improve hearing for many NHS patients. Current guidelines typically allow only one implant due to cost-effectiveness concerns. The National Institute for Health and Care Research is studying the benefits of two implants. Roebuck, who suffers from sensorineural hearing loss, found that having two implants significantly enhanced sound quality and clarity, making it easier to engage in conversations and reducing fatigue from concentration.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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