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Do you have any experience with non prescriptive hearing aids?
Hearing Loss | Last Active: Aug 22, 2023 | Replies (6)Comment receiving replies
I do not have experience with OTC hearing aids, but you can find out where your hearing is on the spectrum of mild to severe by having a trained audiologist give you a hearing test. If ordered by your doctor your Insurance should cover this expense. Then you will be able to decide if you are a good candidate for OTC hearing aids.
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I agree with your statement about having an audiological test done by a licensed audiologist. It's important to know where you are on the 'hearing loss spectrum'. Those OTC devices can help people with mild or moderate hearing loss. However, they don't do anything for people who have more serious loss. Also, they should not be used for children regardless of the degree of hearing loss.
When you have your hearing tested by an audiologist, be sure to ask for a copy of your test results. You are entitled to that whether you are seeking OTC or the more costly prescriptive hearing devices. Hearing aids are expensive. Regardless of where you purchase them, it is your right to shop around if what you are fitted with doesn't seem to be helping.
OTC devices haven't been around long enough for us to know how well they work. They can vary in cost from under $100 to over $2000. We need to learn more, which is why I posed the question. Your experiences help. Thank you for sharing.