Torn Eardrum, any experience with the Doc's ProPlugs

[Gdog]

JBL offer a similar product called Hydro Seals. I have never used these, so cannot attest to their performance; but included a link to some user reviews.

One difference seems to be that this product apparently keeps the ear canal dry, so might be targeted more towards free diving and/or snorkeling applications. However, many people seem to love these for diving as well; might be another low-cost option to consider, particularly in a case where frequent ear infections are a problem.

Interesting. Wonder how they work at depth with pressure on the outer ear, since they seal off? The proplugs have a tiny hole in the center to counter this. But these look intriguing.
I also have lost pairs of the plugs. For me the issue is loosing them between dives. I have never lost them in the water.

 

[Saltyhawg]

I can't imagine any scenario where ear plugs could prevent a TM from rupture. Ruptures are caused by pressure changes on one side of the TM which leads to a tear. What's in your outer ear canal has nothing to do with what's going on in your middle ear which is the primary source of TM ruptures in diving.