Hearing Aids to be Sold Over the Counter
by Elaine Silvestrini
Aug 16, 2022
2 minutes
Millions of Americans with hearing issues could save thousands of dollars after the Food and Drug Administration announced a rule clearing the way for hearing aids to be sold over the counter later this year to adults with mild or moderate hearing loss..This means people may be able to purchase hearing aids in stores or online without first getting an exam from a doctor or an audiologist. Over-the-counter hearing aids will not be available for children or for adults with more serious hearing loss.
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