At Johns Hopkins, typically the worst ear is implanted unless there are medical reasons to implant the other ear. In cases where the candidate has some residual hearing in their non-implanted ear, they may choose to continue to wear amplification in that ear. Contact your nearest center that performs cochlear implant services. Implant candidacy requirements include otologic, audiologic, speech-language, radiographic and psychological testing. After a the series of tests and appointments are completed, a surgery date is requested.
Implant candidacy can be a lengthy process.