Over-the-counter hearing aids can be purchased by adults with mild to moderate hearing loss without a prior hearing exam from a healthcare professional.

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Is it true that Over-the-counter hearing aids can be purchased by adults with mild to moderate hearing loss without a prior hearing exam from a healthcare professional?

Yes. Over-the-counter hearing aids are legally available for adults with self-perceived mild-to-moderate hearing loss to purchase directly without a prior professional exam.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 3 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 3 Oct 2026

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The claim is specific, empirical, and well-supported by the literature regarding the regulatory category and availability of over-the-counter hearing aids for adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss.

Evidence for · 3

First Experiences with Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids for Mild-to-Moderate Hearing Loss: A Case Report

2023

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Berenbrok, L. A., Duchen, A., Cyr, T., & Mormer, E. (2023). First Experiences with Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids for Mild-to-Moderate Hearing Loss: A Case Report. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmacy12010004

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An Over-The-Counter (OTC) hearing aid option for people with self-perceived mild-to-moderate hearing loss: Nuance Audio™ Hearing Aid Glasses

2025

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Harel-Arbeli, T. & Beck, D. L. (2025). An Over-The-Counter (OTC) hearing aid option for people with self-perceived mild-to-moderate hearing loss: Nuance Audio™ Hearing Aid Glasses. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.15406/joentr.2025.17.00558

Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Versus Traditional Hearing Aids in Patients With Mild-to-Moderate Hearing Loss: Protocol for a Noninferiority Randomized Controlled Trial

2024

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Kim, G., Jo, M., Cho, Y. S., & Moon, I. J. (2024). Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Versus Traditional Hearing Aids in Patients With Mild-to-Moderate Hearing Loss: Protocol for a Noninferiority Randomized Controlled Trial. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.2196/59894

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