The Answer to Wearing Hearing Aids and Glasses, Comfortably
Mark Rosal
CEO, Ear Gear, Hearing Instrument Armour, Protection From Sweat, Dirt, Moisture, Loss and Wind
Hearing aids and glasses. Can they really work well together or are they forever like oil and water? From what we understand, this is a common question that audiologists receive when fitting their patients with new hearing instruments. The answer is YES, hearing aids and glasses can be worn together, and actually be a comfortable experience.
What's the trick to wearing hearing aids and glasses?
First, speak with your audiologist and find the perfect hearing instrument for you. The days of your grandpa's hearing aids are gone and with so many options on the market, it can be exciting to find modern, sleek devices but also overwhelming and confusing.
Next, follow these top tips from the hearing professionals:
- Get into the habit of removing your glasses by pulling them forward with both hands instead of up with one to avoid knocking off the hearing aid.
- Consider the size of the BTE hearing aids before purchasing. There is a new style called the mini BTE which can be less bulky and enhances comfort.
- Another good habit to form is to put on your glasses first and then your hearing aids. This will help maneuver your hearing aid around the rigid arm of your glasses. Take a look in the mirror to make sure your hearing aid is sitting correctly on and in your ear.
However, bare hearing aids will always run the risk of hitting the arm of your glasses while walking around or even driving in a car on a bumpy road. The constant, annoying noise can drive anyone crazy!
To prevent it, grab your Ear Gear today! The soft, acoustically transparent, spandex sleeve not only wicks away moisture, protects against dirt and dust and reduces wind noise but it also prevents hearing aids from rubbing against your glasses. What more could you ask? This all in one hearing aid armor is the inexpensive answer you've been looking to protect your hearing aid. Ear Gear even has a model designed specifically for eyeglasses!
Here's what Ear Gear customer, Tom Wendel (pictured in main image), says about the product:
"Now that I have my Ear Gear, no more "shorting out" due to sweating or getting caught in a rain shower. Ear Gear also eliminates the noise from your glasses hitting the bare hearing aid! The beige ones are invisible to others. Really helps in warmer weather, keeps delicate components dry and even reduces wind noise! I keep a spare pair to use when I wash/dry my reusable Ear Gear. As an added bonus, the batteries seem to last a day or two longer with the usage of Ear Gear."
Visit us online to get Ear Gear and dramatically change the way you wear hearing aids and glasses.
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10 个月Mark, thanks for sharing!
Qualified Teacher of the Deaf at Sandwell Council
5 å¹´Hi, can you tell me if you stock the ear gear for glasses in the uk?
Pediatric Audiologist at Tampa Children's ENT
5 年Hi Mark - I recommend your products frequently as I work with children in Florida and find them to be very helpful and serve a very important purpose. However, I do agree with the previous post in that it does your company a disservice to post a picture of the hearing aid receiver misplaced and the ear gear also not correctly attaching the aid to this patient’s glasses. I totally understand that this picture was submitted directly by the user, but by reposting it, others may set up their aids and glasses the same way and be extremely dissatisfied with both products. I know I have to readjust my 84 yr old aunt’s RIC aid every time I see her bc she doesn’t have it correctly positioned. Your posted pic unfortunately perpetuates this problem. Just my opinion because I have a deep respect for your product.
Audiologist
5 å¹´It looks like the photo is meant to make a point. This is obviously not how you would wear your hearing aids and glasses. Mark Rosal perhaps you can post a follow up photo with everything in its proper place.