Patient Story

Research is recognised by hearing professionals for its importance in delivering effective treatments and care options for people living with hearing loss. As part of Ear Science Institute Australia, Lions Hearing Clinic…

Alison's Story: Bone conduction implant recipientAlison from Australia is a BONEBRIDGE user, HearPeers Mentor, and passionate swimming teacher. She has shared her experiences with BONEBRIDGE and why SAMBA 2 fits…

"I lost my job"Behnaz had a minor hearing loss since she was four years old. She was diagnosed with bilateral mild hearing loss but only started wearing hearing aids when…

"I struggled in business meetings"Jacob experienced ear and hearing troubles from a young age.  Throughout primary school, he experienced earaches, and he was diagnosed with hearing loss at seventeen. He…

"I was scared of losing my career"Leti started to lose her hearing in her teenage years, but she didn’t notice. It wasn’t until she was 22 years old that she…

"I couldn't hear the children in the classroom, or answer their questions"Russell first recognised his hearing loss when he used the telephone one day at work.  Being able to hear…

"I couldn’t practise my music."Anne started to experience hearing loss during her 20s due to inherited deafness from her father. As her hearing declined throughout her life, she began to…

"I lost my laugh"Jeff first got his first set of hearing aids in his early 30s after experiencing a hearing loss. Over time they no longer gave him the clarity…