Phonak Lumity

At our centre in Pendik we first carry out a free hearing test, then, if the device is found suitable, you can try it in your daily life. For information about the model, you can call us or write to us on WhatsApp.

Daily use with Phonak Lumity

What does RIC design mean?

RIC stands for "receiver-in-canal". The small housing of the hearing aid sits behind your ear. The receiver, which produces the sound, sits inside your ear canal and is connected by a thin wire. A soft dome chosen for your ear, or a custom ear mould, is fitted to the end of the receiver. As the receiver is in the canal, the housing can be kept small and the hearing aid is hardly noticeable from the front. As the receiver is a separate part, it can be replaced with a new one later if needed, without changing the housing.

Trial and adjustment

We discuss if Phonak Lumity suits you after the hearing test. If it is found suitable, our hearing specialist chooses the receiver power and dome size and programs the hearing aid for your test results. You then try it at home, out and about and in family conversations. Noting the situations you find difficult during the trial makes the next adjustment easier. The brain usually gets used to hearing again within a few weeks. During this time, raising the volume step by step with short check-ups is a common method.

Domes, filters and cleaning

• Wipe the housing and wire with a dry cloth every day.
• Do not bend or pull the wire. Hold the housing when taking the hearing aid out.
• Domes harden and get dirty over time. Replace them at the intervals your hearing specialist recommends.
• When the wax filter at the tip of the receiver is blocked, the sound becomes quieter or cuts out. We show you how to change the filter at our centre.
• Keep the hearing aid away from moisture, heat and water, and store it in its case at night.

A short note for families

If your relative is new to hearing aids, patience matters in the first weeks. Wearing the hearing aid regularly every day shortens the time it takes to get used to it. If they find it hard to put it in, take it out or clean it, you can come to the follow-up appointment together. That way you learn the steps too and can help at home.