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OTC Hearing Aids

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) established over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids as a regulatory category of hearing devices in October 2022. OTC hearing aids are for adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss and can be purchased without having to consult a hearing health professional. 

What technologies are being incorporated into OTC hearing aids? How easy are OTC hearing aids to set up and adjust without professional assistance? These and other topics are open for discussion here in the OTC Hearing Aids group.

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Nuance Audio Smart Glasses: FDA-Approved OTC Hearing Aids

Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
EssilorLuxottica’s Nuance Audio Glasses recently received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Union. These glasses are now available at EssilorLuxottica retail outlets and through the Nuance Audio website . Nuance Audio Glasses integrate over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids into eyewear, for individuals with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. They…

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Your Hearing Journey: When Hearing Aids Are Not Enough

Are you or a loved one experiencing hearing loss and wondering what’s next in your hearing journey? Join this webinar to learn about transformations in hearing healthcare such as: • The benefits of cochlear implants • Advanced technologies like robotic-assisted surgery This webinar is a unique opportunity to gain insights from Dr. Katrina Stidham from Westchester Medical Center and to ask…

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Navigating Hearing Loss Treatment Options

Are you or a loved one experiencing hearing loss and wondering what’s next in your hearing journey? Join this webinar to learn about transformations in hearing healthcare such as: • The benefits of cochlear implants • Advanced technologies like robotic-assisted surgery This webinar is a unique opportunity to gain insights from Dr. Michael Seidman, surgeon at AdventHealth in Celebration, Florida,…

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Virtual Webinar: Patient Insights on Cochlear Implants

Reserve your spot today: https://iotamotion.zoom.us/webinar/register/9817321163378/WN_RwdWh-b4ShiDclksgt1WNQ Discover Life-Changing Journeys with Cochlear Implants! Join us for an inspiring webinar where real patients will share their personal stories of hearing transformation. Learn firsthand how cochlear implants, combined with innovative robotic-assisted technology, have changed their lives.…

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Hearing Aid Battery Packaging

Submitted by Neil Snyder on
In response to the death of a young child, Reese, who swallowed a "button battery", the U.S. Congress passed Reese's Law in 2022 to improve the safety of button battery packaging, including hearing aid batteries. Subsequent "improvements" in battery packaging has added additional barriers to users of battery powered hearing aids, cochlear implants, and BAHAs. The Hearing Loss Association of…