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Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids and Professional Guidance
Over-the-counter hearing aids became available to adult consumers without a prescription in 2022, designed for adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. The technology has improved, and OTC devices from reputable manufacturers can provide real benefit for the right patient. We want you to achieve the best hearing outcome possible with whatever device you choose. If you are exploring OTC hearing aids, a Hearing Evaluation is still the most valuable investment you can make. It helps you determine whether OTC devices are appropriate for your specific hearing profile or whether a professionally programmed solution would serve you better.
Where an audiologist adds value
OTC hearing aids are designed for mild to moderate hearing loss. If your loss is greater, or if speech understanding is the primary difficulty, our Brain & Hearing Evaluation can help identify whether the issue goes beyond what an OTC device can address. For patients who already own OTC devices and are not getting the benefit they expected, ClearWorks can evaluate whether the issue is the device, the settings, or an underlying hearing profile that requires a professional solution.
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