If you wear both glasses and hearing aids, you are certainly not alone! It's a common situation, and it raises a crucial question: Can I wear a hearing aid with glasses without discomfort or interference? The short answer is absolutely, yes. Today's devices are designed to accommodate both.
This guide provides practical solutions and expert advice on how to wear glasses with hearing aids, ensuring you can see and hear the world clearly.
Modern behind the ear hearing aids (BTE and RIC styles) can be worn comfortably with glasses by following simple placement techniques and ensuring a professional, custom fitting. Interference is rare if both devices are positioned correctly.
The key to preventing interference—like whistling feedback or discomfort—is finding the optimal balance behind your ear. Hearing aids (like behind the ear hearing aids) and glasses both rely on the small, curved area above your ear.
Here is the recommended order for putting on and taking off your devices.
A professional fitting from an Amplifon audiologist will ensure the tubes and wires are routed perfectly to minimise bulk, making the process effortless.
Placement Order
Placement Order
Glasses Next
Glasses Next
Adjusting
Adjusting
The most user-friendly hearing aids for eyeglass wearers are Invisible-in-the-Canal (IIC) or Completely-in-the-Canal (CIC) models, as they fit completely into the ear canal, leaving space behind the ear free for glasses.
However, if your hearing loss requires a more powerful device, you can still easily use a BTE (behind-the-ear) or RIC (receiver-in-canal) model. These devices are now much smaller and more elegant than previous generations.
Your choice depends on your degree of hearing loss and desired features. Our experts can advise you on the smallest, most discreet RIC and BTE options available, and we even offer a free hearing aid trial so you can test the fit with your favourite spectacles.
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Glasses with thin, straight, and flexible temple arms (the pieces that go over your ears) are generally the easiest to wear with behind-the-ear hearing aids, as they are less bulky.
However, you should not have to change your favourite pair of glasses just to wear a hearing aid! If you choose a BTE or RIC style, simply keep these points in mind:
The most important advice is to ensure that your audiologist fits your hearing aid while you are wearing your preferred glasses. This guarantees a perfect fit from day one.
At Amplifon, you'll find hearing solutions that range from almost invisible styles that fit discreetly inside the ear, to those that sit snugly behind the ear. You can even select devices that connect wirelessly to your smartphone.
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We believe that trying to improve your hearing should never create new problems. Our commitment to ongoing care means we take the time to ensure that all devices, whether IIC or BTE, integrate seamlessly with your lifestyle, including your need for glasses.
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