Did you know that 28 million Americans are hearing impaired and about 500 million are experiencing hearing loss worldwide? Individuals between the ages of 45 and 64 years suffer from hearing loss more than individuals over the age of 65. Hearing loss is affecting more and more of the world's population each day.

This can be due to loud machinery at work, electronics (such as today's iPods or MP3 Players) or even the sound of heavy traffic. Several other factors can also cause the three types of hearing loss. Even though hearing loss is irreversible, it can be treated by reducing the sound levels that enter the ear canal.