LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Some of the most dramatic innovations in medical technology can be found where some people might least expect to find it – hearing aids.

The newest hearing aids not only open a world of sound for more people with hearing loss, they bring additional benefits, like rechargeable convenience, built-in tinnitus relief sounds and the ability to connect to the Internet.

Glynis Tambornini of Mendocino-Lake Audiology in Lakeport and Ukiah is among the first hearing care professionals in the US to offer the new Oticon Opn hearing aid.

“Opn provides advantages that even the most sophisticated hearing solutions of today can’t deliver – the ability to manage listening to multiple speakers in noisy environments, like restaurants or social gatherings,” says Tambornini. “With Opn, you can enjoy 30 percent better speech understanding, reduce your listening effort by 20%, and remember 20 percent more of your conversations.”

Opn is also a practical and welcome solution if you want the convenience of rechargeable batteries.

With the easy-to-use charger, Opn can be powered throughout the day by simply placing the hearing aids in the charger overnight.

Bothered by tinnitus? Built-in Tinnitus SoundSupport lets you benefit from a range of customizable relief sounds.

As the world’s first Internet-connected hearing device, Opn offers an array of wireless possibilities. Opn connects directly to iPhone, allowing you to hear your phone as well as stream music. The optional TV Adapter turns your hearing aids into a pair of wireless headphones for TV listening at your own preferred volume.

To learn more about hearing loss and the new Oticon Opn, contact Mendocino-Lake Audiology at 707-263-9428 in Lakeport or 707463-2966 in Ukiah or visit www.MendocinoLakeaudiology.com.