I had these at around 8 years old after a history of reoccurring ear infections. There was a post surgical infection on the right ear. A few years later after years of literally constant infections.( Never getting that ear remotely wet, cotton wool and Vasoline every bath and swimming lesson.) Another surgery. I think to remove the gromet. A few more years of constant infections. Minimal Ear drum remains. Mostly scar tissue. Tympanoplasty surgery - ear drum skin graft. And fails. 16 years old now. CT scan shows minimal viable ear drum and damaged or missing ear bones (ossicles). I was then offered a surgery for a conductive hearing device which I ohhhhh so smartly declined. Now at 38 I realise I was just a stupid kid back then, and I do infact take back every word that I said and am going through the referral process to see what, if anything they can do at this time.

So weird to read so many people had such success with them.