How do I know if I need hearing aids?

Common signs: asking people to repeat themselves, turning up TV volume higher than others prefer, difficulty hearing in restaurants or group conversations, and feeling that people mumble. A free online hearing test (offered by Sony, Lexie, and others) can indicate if your hearing loss is in the mild-to-moderate range suitable for OTC devices.

Will OTC hearing aids work for me?

OTC hearing aids work best for mild to moderate hearing loss, typically defined as difficulty hearing soft speech but ability to hear normal conversation. If you cannot hear normal-volume speech in a quiet room, your loss may be moderate to severe and you should see an audiologist for prescription devices. OTC devices are not appropriate for children.

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