Before buying your hearing aids online, make sure to consult an audiologist first for a hearing aids prescription. This is what will accurately identify if you do need a hearing aid. This can’t be done on your own and is why visiting the audiologist previously is important before making the purchase.
Here are five reasons to avoid buying your hearing aid online:
Buying Hearing Aids at a local store insures you will get the right fit and the best quality for your needs. Hearing care professionals make a selection based on different factors such as your age, hearing needs, cosmetic needs, budget and the type of hearing aid that suits your personal need.
You have high odds of getting the wrong product online. By visiting a hearing care professional, you can increase your odds of finding a comfortable and exclusive hearing aid suitable for you.
Device customization may be the reason not to buy hearing aids online. Every person has a different hearing threshold (audiogram) and a particular shape of the ear canal. Hence, it should consider how it measures up to an audiogram as well as the size and shape of what is going into the ear canal. The hearing aid you buy should be programmed for your specific hearing needs and the environment around. These factors should be given special attention and incorporated in the final decision when buying a hearing aid.
Buying hearing aids online can be a risky proposition. Without a qualified hearing professional, you may not have anybody to help out in the future when the device needs programmed on a DIY basis.
Most hearing aid manufacturers do not offer warranties for products bought online. In fact there is a clear disclaimer on many websites and other marketing materials that buying a hearing aid from an online store might void the warranty.
You could save money by buying your hearing aids offline. If you buy your cheaper ones through a professional audiologist for a certain amount of time, you can enjoy free services such as instrument fitting and follow-up visits.
On the other hand, if a device is bought online and not through a hearing professional, you have to pay every time you need help. These visits often end up costing far higher than the amount you save on buying hearing aids online.
Moreover, it could damage your hearing even more if the hearing aid does not fit perfectly. Hence, you are not suggested to buy a hearing aid without consulting an audiologist. If you think you’re experiencing hearing loss, don’t hesitate to contact us for a hearing aid prescription and proper diagnosis.
Source:
HK Hearing & Speech Centre
Specialist of Hearing test & assessment,
and Hearing Aids Prescription
https://www.hkhearingspeech.com