Can I Get Hearing Aids Over The Counter

Over-The-Counter hearing aids will soon be available for purchase in stores and online without a prescription. The OTC Hearing Aids will provide a wider range of options for adults with mild or mild-to-moderate hearing loss.

Some would agree with this, they said: "The facts are that current developments in digital technology should bring with such progress, truly affordable hearing aids."

But, what are FDA over-the-counter-hearing aids? According to the FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 (FDARA), we know that:
1. OTC hearing aids will use "same fundamental scientific technology as […] hearing aids"
2. OTC hearing aids will be "available over-the-counter, without the supervision, prescription, or other order, involvement, or intervention of a licensed person, to consumers through in-person transactions, by mail, or online."
3. They will be for adults only (18+ years old)
4. They will provide adequate amplification for mild-to-moderate hearing loss
5. The user will be able to control their OTC hearing aids and customize them as they see fit
6. OTC hearing aids may include self-assessment tests
7. OTC hearing aids may include wireless technologies

OTC Hearing aids Pros:
It will provide increased access to hearing devices;
eventually lead to the creation of new self-fitting hearing aid technologies by consumer electronics companies;
could lead to more regulation of the DTC hearing aid marketplace.

Cons:
It could put you at risk of improperly treating your hearing loss.
OTC will NOT drive down the costs of current hearing aid technology.
There is no guarantee that your OTC hearing aids will be programmed correctly.
OTC will lead to the demise of bad hearing care providers.

Any suggestions can give you?

One. Professionally-fitted hearing aids are currently available for purchase through state-licensed audiologists and hearing instrument specialists. The average price for a professionally-fitted hearing aid, including a hearing aid fitting and and follow up care, is $2372, according to a recent Hearing Tracker survey.

Two. For those who can't afford professional hearing aids, please contact Austar Hearing Aids Manufacturer Support. If you are not ready to pursue professionally-fitted hearing aids, but still need help hearing, please
take a look at our product for Direct-to-consumer Hearing Aids and Custom Made Hearing Aids.