Many hearing aid wearers have discovered the difficulties of wearing their devices with facemasks and even glasses since the 2020 pandemic. While masks may no longer be required in your area, you may still choose to wear one to protect yourself. We will do our best to help provide you with useful tips to minimize your difficulties going into the future.

Consider In-the-Canal (ITC) Models

One easy solution to eliminate any problems with wearing glasses or a facemask with your hearing aids is to upgrade to an ITC model. These models will have all the hearing aid components inside your ear canal, so you won't have to struggle with any exterior components behind your ear.

Use Mini BTEs

If you can't wear ITC models, consider upgrading to mini Behind-the-Ear (BTE) models. These hearing aids have a component that sits behind the ear like regular BTEs. However, their exterior components are much smaller. This allows more room behind your ear for glasses to hook.

Be Mindful of How You Put Your Glasses On and Off

The way you put your glasses on and off can have a significant impact on how they affect your hearing aids. When putting your glasses on, do so before putting on your hearing aids. It's much easier to maneuver your hearing aids around your rigid glasses. If you need to take your glasses off while your hearing aids are in, pull them forward with both hands. Resist the urge to pull them off to one side with one hand.

Wear More Convenient Facemasks

Many people are familiar with wearing facemasks with a loop on each side that goes around each ear. However, there are other types of facemasks that you can utilize. Consider opting for a facemask with a string that ties behind your head or only one big loop that straps around the top of your head. This will eliminate the mask's obstruction of your hearing aids.

Invest in Hearing Aid Glasses

If you constantly struggle with your glasses and hearing aids, why not combine them? You can opt for purchasing hearing aid glasses. These integrate the prescription of your usual glasses with convenient hearing aids that attach near the hooks. This way, you can hook the glasses around your ears and insert the hearing aids into your ears.

Modify Your Existing Facemask

You don't have to spend money on a brand-new facemask to ensure it works well with your hearing aids. Instead, you can simply modify your existing facemask. Many people have opted for hooking the ear loops of face masks to hair barrettes, a hat, a headband, or even a band that sits on the back of their neck.

Call Us Today

If you're experiencing difficulty hearing or want to upgrade your existing hearing aids, contact us at Beltone Dallas Fort Worth, today. Our helpful hearing care professionals will be happy to assist you with your hearing care needs!