Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids—intended for people with mild or moderate hearing loss—are easier to buy and often more affordable than traditional hearing aids, but they often don’t ...

Last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) greenlit an intriguing over-the-counter hearing aid offering from Apple that could encourage millions of people to do something about their ...

It was only two years ago that hearing aids became available over the counter in the US, but they've been available for much longer and have helped in addressing moderate hearing loss. I was able ...

Do you ever find that you can hear loud noises but can’t fully make out exact phrases when someone is speaking? Perhaps it's in a loud restaurant or even in the workplace. Or maybe you’re the ...

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While the new policy eases access for some, OTC hearing aids appear to comprise a rather clunky solution to a major problem. First of all, the over-the-counter status won’t apply to devices ...

You can now buy OTC hearing aids as easily as you can buy reading glasses. Here's how to figure out if they might work for you. By Catherine Roberts Since October 2022, over-the-counter (OTC ...

What support they offer, where you can buy them, how much they cost, and more We’ve evaluated over-the-counter hearing aids from some of the major brands on the market, including models from ...

People with perceived mild-to-moderate hearing loss will now be able to buy over-the-counter hearing aids at major retailers like Walmart and Best Buy, and pharmacies including CVS and Walgreens.

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Much like eyeglasses, ...