Start-Up Spotlight: Small Lens In Eardrum Hopes To Make Big Soundwaves In Hearing Aid Market
Executive Summary
A new hearing aid lets users enjoy the full range of normal hearing frequencies, activated by a contact lens on the eardrum. The hearing aid from Earlens Corp. also provides audio gain without feedback. In October, the company completed an $87m round of financing, which will help launch its next-generation hearing aid, which employs magnetic induction for further hearing refinement.