Table 1.

Characteristics of patients with unilateral hearing loss

Degree of UHL	Number	Median age in years at diagnosis (range)	No. (%) using preferential seating	No. (%) using FM system	No. (%) with IEP	No. (%) who have tried HD
Mild (30 – 40 dB HL)	7	5 (4 – 10)	4 (57%)	3 (43%)	1 (14%)	3 (43%)
Moderate (41 – 70 dB HL)	13	6 (0 – 8)	11 (85%)	2 (15%)	3 (23%)	8 (62%)
Severe (71 – 90 dB HL)	11	4.5 (0 – 6)	9 (82%)	6 (55%)	7 (64%)	9 (82%)
Profound (>90 dB HL)	19	4 (0 – 9)	17 (89%)	9 (47%)	7 (37%)	14 (74%)
Total	50	5 (0 – 10)	41 (82%)	20 (40%)	18 (36%)	34 (68%)

UHL = unilateral hearing loss

FM = frequency modulation

IEP = individualized education plan

HD = hearing device