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FDA Hearing Aid Regulation: What You Need To Know

FDA hearing aids are medical devices that are regulated in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA regulates hearing devices as registered medical devices in order to ensure that they are safe, effective, and affordable to those suffering from hearing loss.  According to the FDA, there are over 30 million …

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Lexie Hearing

Man holding Lexie Lumen after being shown how to use hearing aids

Study Finds That Lexie Over the Counter Hearing Aids Show Similar Outcomes to Prescription Hearing Aids

A recent study in the American Journal of Audiology compared outcomes reported by wearers of Lexie Lumen over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids and conventional hearing care professional (HCP) service delivery models, providing important evidence for the use of OTC hearing aids. The study, led by Dr. De Wet Swanepoel, Professor at the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and …

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Lexie Hearing

Senior man wearing headphones and holding an iPad

Decibel Examples: Noise Levels of Common Sounds

Sounds are measured in decibels (dB). We are exposed to a wide range of dB level examples in our everyday lives. Knowing the dB levels of these noises can help us protect ourselves from hearing loss. Let’s take a look at how sound is measured and some decibel examples you’re likely to come across. What …

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Marcellé Swanepoel

Elderly man embracing an elderly woman from behind, trying to kiss her cheeck. The woman is laughing and did not hear the man come as she has one-sided hearing loss. The man is wearing invisible hearing aids.

The Types of Hearing Loss Explained

Did you know that there are different types of hearing loss? Hearing loss is a common disorder that occurs when any part of the auditory (hearing) system is not working well. Millions of people around the world live with hearing loss and as a result, they are navigating through life by adjusting to a new …

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Michaela Sewpersad

Senior man looking to buy a hearing aid online

How to Buy Hearing Aids Online

If you’re having trouble hearing and have been thinking about getting a pair of hearing aids, buying a hearing aid online is a convenient, cost-effective option. Losing your hearing can be frustrating, especially when you don’t know where to start. While the idea of purchasing hearing aids for the first time—or the first time online—can …

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Marcellé Swanepoel

Two happy seniors sitting on a bench surrouned by snow talking about protecting their hearing aids against the cold

How to Protect Your Hearing Aids Against the Cold

Winter; a beautiful season filled with crisp white days and frosty cold nights, so it is no wonder that many brave the cold to experience fun in the snow. It is no wonder, then, that the outdoors is still commonplace for many, including hearing aid users. While cold weather brings its unique aura, it isn’t …

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Marcellé Swanepoel

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