By Dr. Sheri Billing This is a common question asked when talking about hearing aids with patients. The answer to the question is usually yes. If you have hearing loss in both of your ears, two hearing aids are strongly recommended. In some instances only one hearing aid is recommended such as, unilateral hearing loss and medical circumstances. Here are the reasons why two hearing aids are better than one: Two hearing aids balance the two ears and allow for stereo hearing. Volume requirements, in users of two hearing aids, are significantly lower than when wearing only one hearing aid. A reduction in volume allows for more flexibility with adjustments to the hearing aid and a reduced risk of feedback. Sound localization, the ability to hear where sound is coming from, is achieved when the two ears are balanced. Research has shown that performance in noisy situations is significantly improved with the use of two hearing aids.
