On October 19, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed a rule to create a new category of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing devices. You may have questions about OTC hearing devices and your hearing health, so we\u2019d like to help you learn more about them.<\/p>\n
No, you will be able to buy them without a prescription, meaning you won\u2019t have to get a hearing evaluation to purchase them.<\/p>\n
OTC devices are only for adults ages 18 and older with mild hearing loss. If you have moderate or severe hearing loss or are under age 18, you will need prescription hearing devices.<\/p>\n
Since OTC devices aren\u2019t on the market yet, it\u2019s hard to answer this question.<\/p>\n
We do know that OTC devices will ship with factory presets. Every case of hearing loss is unique, so the chance of finding a pair that works for your specific needs is slim, and retailers will likely not provide adjustments. Prescription hearing aids offer advanced technology and are custom fit to your needs by a hearing professional trained to fine tune the devices.<\/p>\n
Hearing loss can change gradually over time, so getting a hearing evaluation before purchasing any hearing device is always a good idea, especially since OTC devices are only for certain types of hearing loss.<\/p>\n
Skipping a hearing evaluation also means that your audiologist won\u2019t get a chance to check for any serious underlying medical issues causing your hearing loss, which could have long-term consequences for your health and may lessen satisfaction with any devices.<\/p>\n
Have more questions? We\u2019re here to help\u2014talk to our team today.<\/p>\n
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