Hole in Ear Drum

[gert7to3]

The Pro Ear mask permits you dive with dry ears. It has ear cups with equalization tubes from the front part of the mask. I have been using these masks for 200+ dives. I have no commercial interest in this product.

Swimming Ear Protection Diving Masks ProEar 2000

 

[Bubblesong]

Medical technology is constantly evolving so there could be a new/better technique for you if you talk to specialists at a large big city research hospital.

 

[DocVikingo]

As for the pro ear mask, or anything else like it, I would be REALLY nervous about using these devices. The primary reason being that things get knocked around underwater.

As for the ProEar 2000, I am acquainted with the man who developed this device and he gave me one some years ago and I tried it out on several occasions (I'’ve since given it to another diver). It's kind of silly looking and does take a while to master, but used properly typically is effective in keeping water out of the outer ear, but not absolutely foolproof. I know one diver (a diving medicine doctor!) with bilateral ruptured tympanic membranes who uses both vented plugs and the ProEar 2000 simultaneously.

Best of luck.

DocVikingo