Bogota Free Planet CommentsTo Hear Or Not To HearPosted by Dr. Gifford Jones on Aug 24, 2010 at 09:24 PM
Cochlear implant surgery Why would a deaf person not want to hear? After all, I’ve never met a blind person who doesn’t want to see. Or a paralyzed victim who doesn’t want to walk. One would think this matter would be as clear as 2 +2 = 4. But life is never that simple. Some people who are deaf are vehemently opposed to the use of cochlear implants, an electronic device that introduces deaf people to the hearing world. Are they right? Cochlear implant surgery is in effect, another type of bypass surgery. An electrical device is inserted into the ear which allows sound to jump across the diseased part of the organ. But it does not cure deafness. Hearing is present only when the implant is turned on. More...Post a Comment to: Dr. Gifford JonesNext entry: The Sneak Thief of Sight Previous entry: A Simple Painless Way To Stop Snoring? Note from the Editor: This section is for comments from readers of bogotafreeplanet.com. Please don't assume that Bogota Free Planet agree with or endorses any particular comment just because we let it stand. A reminder: Anyone who fails to comply with our terms of use may lose his or her posting privilege. |
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