Over The Counter Hearing Aids

More recently, due to accessibility and affordability, more people with hearing loss are purchasing Over-the-Counter and Personal Amplifier products instead prescribed hearing aids. Recommended for a specific demographic, OTCs or PSAPs may be a good alternative to assist those with situational hearing difficulty in minimal environments with competing ambient noise.
Over The Counter Hearing Aids
Over-the-counter hearing aids will not require a hearing test or medical intervention from your audiologist and/or physician. That being said, the most significant disadvantage in purchasing these devices is that an ear disease can easily go undetected. Therefore, prior to purchase, it is strongly recommended to schedule a hearing test with a licensed audiologist to rule out the possibility of any ear pathology or condition.