At Great Lakes Ear Nose & Throat Specialists, we are pleased that many Americans may benefit from the new ruling of the Over-The-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017. However, the devices available in this new category are only for adult patients with mild to moderate hearing loss.
Great Lakes ENT highly encourages all individuals with difficulty hearing to visit a licensed audiologist for a diagnostic hearing evaluation to determine the extent of the hearing loss and rule out any underlying medical conditions, even if they are already planning on purchasing an OTC device.
At Great Lakes ENT, we offer essential, full-service hearing health care that retail and online stores don’t provide.
Our hearing services include:
- Devices that follow FDA-approved guidelines
- Devices intended for all types of hearing loss, including mild, moderate and severe
- Collaborative medical team approach
- Hearing evaluation performed by a licensed hearing care professional
- Customized by a licensed hearing care professional
- Programming verified by a licensed hearing care professional
- In-person training on how to care for and use devices
- In-person follow-up visits or help with problems
In contrast, retail and online store services are limited to:
- Devices that follow FDA-approved guidelines
- Devices intended for mild to moderate hearing loss
Our providers are committed to the best patient outcomes and work to create unique and individual treatment plans based on your needs.
Seeking treatment for hearing loss is a life-changing decision, and so is choosing a trusted professional to guide you in your treatment.
Before you purchase an OTC device, schedule a consultation with one of our audiologists first!
Call Great Lakes ENT Specialists at (231) 489-8151 for more information or to schedule an appointment.