The Best Hearing Requires a Lens

Hear What You've Been Missing

Do you wish your hearing aids provided more natural sound? A broader audible frequency range results in more natural sound. Earlens is designed to restore the broadest range of audibility of any acoustic hearing aid.

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16x

16x Closer to normal hearing in the critically important high frequencies.

Tiny Lens. Huge Difference.

Earlens directly vibrates the eardrum instead of relying on speakers to amplify sound. This enables Earlens to amplify sound across the broadest audible frequency range on the market, including higher frequencies that are important for speech understanding and sound quality.

The Processor

Processor • Captures sound and converts it into a signal containing audio data and power, which is passed from the Ear Tip to the Lens.

The Lens

Designed with you in mind. Custom fit with our innovative technology.

The Tip

Only Earlens uses a tiny Lens placed directly on your eardrum. The Ear Tip transmits high fidelity audio signals directly to the Lens, gently vibrating your eardrum across the full frequency range. The result? Rich, natural sound.

16x closer to normal hearing in the high frequencies

Does the type of hearing aid you choose matter? You be the judge!

Traditional hearing aids use a tiny speaker to amplify sound while Earlens® uses a tiny Lens placed directly on your eardrum, gently vibrating your eardrum across the full frequency range. The result? Rich, natural sound.

Hear for yourself the difference between traditional acoustic hearing aids and Earlens®

FEATURE

TRADITIONAL

EARLENS

How Sound Is Delivered

Tiny speaker in ear canal

Custom-fitted to gently vibrate your eardrum itself.

Sound Completeness

Baseline

2.5x More complete sound than acoustic hearing aids

Speech in Noise

Standard

32% improvement in speech understanding in noise compared to conventional hearing aids

Sound Quality

Varies

88% were satisfied with quality of music while wearing Earlens.

Feedback / Whistling

Common

Less prone to feedback

¹ Struck CJ, Prusick L. Comparison of real-world bandwidth in hearing aids vs Earlens Light-driven Hearing Aid system. Hearing Review. 2017;24(3):24–29.

Real Patients. Real Experiences.

They have been life changing for me.

Hear from real Earlens® patients https://earlens.com/testimonials/

“I heard birds chirping that I hadn't heard in years. ”

Margaret T.

Age 72 · Portland, OR · Patient since 2021

FAQ

Your Questions,
Answered

Are there different programs for various listening situations?

Yes, your Earlens Provider can create customized programs for use in different listening situations.

What size battery does the Earlens Hearing Solution use?

No, the Lens is powered by the energy emitted by the Ear Tip, and does not require a battery.

What is it like to wear the Earlens Contact Hearing Solution?

Users report that Earlens delivers a unique sound – described as rich and natural. In a clinical study, 3 out of 4 users reported Earlens improved their hearing in noisy environments vs. their prior hearing aids.

Is the Lens permanent?

No, the Lens can be removed at any time by an Earlens-trained Ear, Nose and Throat Physician.

Can you feel the Lens in your ear?

Just like any hearing technology, wearing the Lens takes some time to get used to. Most users feel a slight sensation when it is first placed on the eardrum, but that feeling goes away quickly.

Does insurance cover Earlens?

Most insurance plans do not cover hearing aids. Please contact your healthcare insurance provider, or a certified Earlens Provider to find out if your plan covers Earlens.

Can I shower or swin with Earlens on?

After removing the behind-the-ear Processor and Ear Tip, you can shower or swim as you normally would. If you swim regularly, we suggest using a pair of earplugs.