Cochlear implants are electronic devices that replace the function of damaged or missing inner ear structures. They directly stimulate the auditory nerve, bypassing damaged hair cells in the cochlea. This provides a sense of sound to people with severe hearing loss or deafness.
Cochlear implants are electronic devices that replace the function of damaged or missing inner ear structures. They directly stimulate the auditory nerve, bypassing damaged hair cells in the cochlea. This provides a sense of sound to people with severe hearing loss or deafness.
Cochlear implants are electronic devices that restore sound sensation to the deaf through electrical stimulation of the auditory nerve. In the Philippines, these devices are available in major hospitals and specialized clinics.
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PHIC) covers cochlear implant surgery for its members under certain conditions. Waiting time may vary depending on availability of surgeons and resources.