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A pair of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids in their carrying case
November 3, 2022 • 3 minute read

A Comparative Study: Prescription Hearing Aids versus Over-the-Counter Devices

The summer of 2022 brought big change for anyone interested in buying a hearing aid. As of August 16, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it will now allow for over-the-counter (OTC) sale of hearing aids. Knowing that untreated hearing loss brings major health risks that range from cognitive decline through depression, this is fantastic news! OTC hearing aids will […]

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