Cochlear implants allow many people to live a full life, but...

Cochlear implants allow many people to live a full life, but they are only recommended after the individual has tried the most powerful and appropriately fit hearing aids with no sufficient listening benefit. Aslo, I read that there are the disadvantages and risks of cochlear implants like nerve damage, dizziness or balance problems, hearing loss, tinnitus, leaks of the fluid around the brain, meningitis, etc. Fortunately, there is a great number of types and brands of hearing aids, so everyone can choose a suitable one.