Announced in 2021, Bose released the launch of its SoundControl hearing aids. In the words of Bose, it claims to “amplify sound and help those with a perceived hearing loss” and is the first self-tuning mobile app that’s “clinically proven to provide...
An OTC is an over-the-counter hearing device. You can purchase them in store or at your local pharmacy, however, they are not custom fit to your ears or your hearing loss. They have recently seen a rise in the market, as people are becoming more aware of the recent...
There are many different types of hearing devices available through the internet. While most of them may be able to help in some way or another, there is only one kind of hearing aid. A hearing aid is something that only a hearing expert can prescribe for you. People...
As doctors of audiology, we spend a great deal of our time educating patients on the benefits of hearing aids and the various models available. While most people’s number one choice of device is a hearing aid, there’s always the risk of other alternatives taking...
Perhaps you’ve seen them advertised online or maybe your friend has a pair. Or maybe you’ve seen the price tag and you’re wondering why more people don’t know about them. Over-the-counter hearing aids (OTC) are a convenience-based hearing aid device, which you can...
Over-the-counter hearing aids (OTCs) are a new type of device that is appearing on the market. Offering a cheaper “alternative” to hearing aids, they are devices that consumers can purchase upfront without any medical background information. This means that they are...
