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2. Austin Hearing Services
Warnings on Do-it-Yourself
Hearing Care

3. Austin Hearing Services
announces its concern
for the possible
confusion of consumers
in the light of some
recently released over the
counter hearing aids.

4. Digital hearing aids are those
in which the sound coming
out is controlled by a
microchip. Different hearing
companies use different
chips; some are faster, and
more able to execute more
commands (handle
information) than others.

5. There are several different
uses of the term "program" in
play when talking about
hearing aids.
A "basic program" is the one
in which the hearing aid tries
to duplicate the shape, or
requirements, of the hearing
loss.

6. "Situational
programs" are
meant to handle
different sound
environments in
which people find
themselves.

7. And finally, "programming"
is something performed by a
licensed professional, using
specialized equipment, to
ensure that the potential
hundreds of sounds and
sound situations fit the exact
needs of that person's
pattern of hearing loss.

8. In addition, the Better
Hearing Institute is warning
consumers of the inherent
risks associated with
purchasing over-the-
counter, one-size-fits-all
hearing aids instead of
consulting a hearing
healthcare professional.

9. The Better Hearing Institute also points out
that hearing devices that are purchased over-
the-counter or Internet without the
consultation of a hearing healthcare
professional may result in the devices not
being accurately customized to the specific
hearing needs of the individual.