by Gary Johnson | Apr 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
During the last 10 years, I have had the privilege to help many people improve their hearing. In the initial hearing evaluation, I often hear many of the same questions from different patients. One common question is whether or not hearing loss and vision loss are...
by Gary Johnson | Apr 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
In previous blog posts, we examined the pros and cons of the OTC hearing aid market. Also, we looked at some of the possible effects it may have on the hearing health care industry as a whole. This is the second update on the FDA approval process and unfortunately,...
by Gary Johnson | Apr 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
During the last few months, with social distancing becoming the norm, many of us are spending more time at home than ever before. Now, families eat, talk, and watch movies together. While this may have a positive effect on family dynamics, there can be some negative...
by Gary Johnson | Oct 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
As of today (10/19/2019), there is no additional clarity on the final rules that will govern Over the Counter Hearing Aids (OTC’s). This update, on the surface, should be a very simple one basically stating that there is no update at this time, please stay tuned for...
by Gary Johnson | Oct 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
Currently, RIC (Receiver in the Canal) or RITE (Receiver in the Ear) hearing aids are easily the most commonly recommended and utilized style of hearing aids at this time. This style of hearing aid combines benefit of ITE (in the ear) and BTE (behind the ear) hearing...
