Guest guest Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 Dolly, There are two brothers from Montreal who have received simultaneous bilateral CIs, and they posted here but have not heard from them as of late. Their surgeries were performed in Quebec City. They have a type of DeafBlindness known as Norrie's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 Thank you for this information. Also just read up on Norrie Syndrome. Learning something new everyday. Dolly Dolphin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Hi Dolly, I am not sure of the " Status " of Bilateral implants in Canada in general, but I know of one adult for sure who has received a bilateral implant, we have been eMailing off list for the past month or so. I think she may be part of a study but I am not sure, I know she has a 3G and now a Freedom in the other ear, so it looks like Bilateral implants are at least in the " Study " or " Trials " stage in Canada. I spoke to my Audi about this some time ago and she said it was not happening at that time (8 months ago I think) mainly because of funding in this area was her guess, she said the additional benefit was not that great over one implant and most provincial health plans wanted to give as many patients as possible first implants before spending their limited health dollars on bilaterals. To be honest I can't argue with that for myself, I do very well with a single CI and I would rather see someone else get the chance to hear before I received a second CI, now for kids, I think it is a bit different, especially pre ling children I feel they deserve a shot at bilateral implants for various reasons not the least of which is safety, they need to learn to know where sound is coming from and 2 ears will do that. My understanding is some provincial plans are starting to approve Bilateral implants for children, (Manitoba, and Ontario if I remember correctly???) Maybe the Cdn health plans will change and start offering bilateral implants to adults and kids but unless it was for some type of study to improve the technology I can't imagine looking to get one myself. Regards Mike " Ears Hopin " P Implanted June 3rd, 2005 Activated July 6th, 2005 Nucleus Freedom HYPERLINK " /message/47466;_ylc=X3oDMTJyb3FmN 2xmBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzc5NjIwNjcEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNjAwMDEzNDkwBG1zZ0l kAzQ3NDY2BHNlYwNkbXNnBHNsawN2bXNnBHN0aW1lAzExNTU0ODI3NjM- " Bilateral Implant Posted by: " Gayle Tiana Northcott " HYPERLINK " mailto:dolphing@...?Subject=Re: Bilateral%20Implant " dolphing@... HYPERLINK " dolphindolly27 " dolphindolly27 Sat Aug 12, 2006 8:08 pm (PST) I am wondering if any Canadian have Bilateral Implant? My impression right now is there is none done here in Canada, is that correct? I tried to find out if any Bilateral Implant is done in Canada on the Website but had no luck so far. Dolly Dolphin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 I am new to the list serve. 42 year old male - Severe to profound loss since birth. Hearing aids (high power BTEs). Nucleus 24 cochlear implant 8 years ago. Stopped wearing a hearing aid in other ear because of optic nerve problems 6 months ago and was using it very little for the past 2 years. Looking at a bilateral implant. I would like to hear from people who are reasonably similar to my situation for their comments about bilateral implants. Many thanks in advance. Rick Cohen Sacramento, CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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