Hearing is an amazing sense
Hearing is fascinating. But just how do
we hear?
» How your hearing works
Living with hearing loss
Experience what it means to live with hearing loss.
» Listen to hearing loss
How loud is too loud?
Many everyday sounds are louder than you think.
» Be aware of your hearing
The initiative
One in every six people worldwide is affected by hearing loss – the equivalent of people who own a car. As the population ages – and noise pollution in the world increases – more and more people will be losing their hearing. The consequences of untreated hearing loss can extend as far as complete social isolation. It is estimated that the number of those affected by hearing loss will rise to around 1.1 billion by 2015. In view of these figures, Phonak is determined to take its social responsibility as the leading expert in the field seriously and has established the Hear the World initiative.
» Read more on the international Hear the World website
Activating young minds
Eduplex is an independent pre- and primary school, situated in the heart of one of Pretoria's oldest suburbs, Queenswood. In this tranquil setting, one finds a school committed to activating the minds of young people so that one day they will be able to play a significant part in the communities in which they will one day serve.
» Visit the Eduplex website
Specialist advice in your area
If one or more of these situations apply to you, you should have your hearing tested by a hearing healthcare professional. In the meantime, you can also take our online hearing screening.
» Online hearing test
» Specialists in your area
» Where to get your hearing tested
How hearing aids work
Modern hearing instruments are small, comfortable, and almost invisible. They enable you to hear better, make it easier to understand what people are saying and increase listening comfort. These technically sophisticated high-performance instruments help to rediscover what stress-free listening is like.
» Hearing aids
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