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HLAA Hearing OTC 101: Ask the Experts Webinar Series
Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids are a new category of products that have been available directly to consumers without a prescription since October 2022. They are designed to enhance communication for adults 18 and over with perceived mild-to-moderate hearing loss, offering another pathway to treatment. We hope the resources on this page help provide clarity and understanding for anyone with questions about this exciting new class of products.
For more info:
https://www.hearingloss.org/hearing-help/technology/otc-hearing-aids/
OTC 101: Ask the Experts Webinar #3
Meet the Manufacturers, Part 1
EssilorLuxottica and Sony
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
2–3 p.m. ET - REGISTER FOR THE MAY 22 WEBINAR
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 2–3 p.m.
Meet the Manufacturers of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids, Part 1 (OTC 101 Webinar #3) on May 22 with professionals from from EssilorLuxottica and Sony will be followed by Part 2 on June 5 with experts from Sonova and Jabra Hearing. These complementary events are open to the public, live captioned and recorded.
WATCH THE RECORDED SESSIONS:
Watch OTC 101: Ask the Experts Webinar #1
Are Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids For You?
FDA Panel, November 1, 2023
Watch OTC 101: Ask the Experts Webinar #2
How Can Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Help?
AARP/NIDCD Panel, February 20, 2024
OTC 101 is made possible by a grant from the Consumer Technology Association Foundation
OTC Hearing Aid Resources
What’s Your Hearing Health Experience?
Could OTC Hearing Aids Help You?
Purchasing an OTC Hearing Aid?
HLAA advocated for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) OTC rule to include consumer protections:
- Clearly-stated return policy
- Package labeling on cellphone connectivity
- More about FDA labels
Additional Resources
Hearing Evaluations
- National Hearing Test
- Online Hearing Tests Guide – National Council on Aging
- Johns Hopkins: Your Hearing Number
Third-Party OTC Hearing Aid Reviews
- Hearing Tracker 2024 OTC Best Hearing Aids
- HearAdvisor 2023 OTC Hearing Aid Winners
- New York Times 2023 OTC Hearing Aid reviews
Hearing Loss Information
- NIDCD Online Guide to Adult Hearing Loss
- AARP Hearing Center
- AARP “Hearing Loss for Dummies” Book (for purchase)
These resources are presented for information only and do not imply endorsement of any product by Hearing Loss Association of America.
OTC Hearing Aid Media Coverage
- HLAA and OTC in the News
- HLAA One-Year OTC Anniversary Press Release (October 12, 2023)
- HLAA Press Release on FDA OTC Ruling (August 16, 2022)
- New York Times on OTC One-Year Anniversary
- Forbes OTC Hearing Aids 12-Month Takeaways
Information courtesy of: https://www.hearingloss.org/