Don't be fooled by cheap hearing aids.

Although hearing aids are available online and in retail stores, it is important to choose one with the help of an audiologist, especially if you have Meniere’s disease, as programming hearing aids for this unique hearing condition with its fluctuating hearing loss is not a standard procedure. Some of the online and retail store hearing aids can only be programmed using their exclusive dedicated software which is not accessible by other clinics. You are essentially locking yourself to that retailer for the life of the hearing aid.

It is almost certain that you will require several adjustments to the hearing aid and it may not always be convenient or desirable to go back to where you first bought it. Flexibility is key here, especially with a fluctuating hearing loss as in Meniere’s disease.

The best advice is to see us at Healthy Hearing & Balance Care. We have been helping patients with Menieres for many years utilising hearing devices from all the major manufacturers for the best results.

Key Points:

• Check the brand and access to reprogramming when you purchase a hearing aid from a retail store.

• Expert help from your audiologist is the key to good results when choosing and programming a hearing aid. 

• The ongoing relationship with your audiologist is just as important as the technology.

• Meniere’s disease is complex and requires a deeper level of experience than just fitting a hearing aid.