Founding of Los Angeles Foundation of Otology by Dr. Howard House. 1950s 1st patient-donated temporal bones to establish Temporal Bone Bank. 1960s Innovation of the operating microscope for inner ear surgeries. 1st Cochlear implant patient, Chuck Graser proves implants were safe and effective.
Chuck participates in the early development of implants to further their effectiveness.
Name changed to House Ear Institute 1983 1st auditory brainstem implant patient, Marilyn Davidson, still uses her implant today. She lives on her own in Buena Park, California. She currently attends college in the Los Angeles area. 1984 FDA approves Cochlear Implants. Casey is in college and hopes to become a doctor.