How to Purchase Pre-Programmed Hearing Aids

You may be experiencing hearing loss when the sounds around you become muffled, or the television never seems loud enough. Pre-programmed hearing aids are used to treat both mild and severe cases of hearing loss. A pre-programmed hearing aid works similar to other hearing aids except that it is set to your unique hearing loss. Having a customized hearing aid means less adjusting as your surroundings change. Purchasing a pre-programmed hearing aid is a simple process that starts with a trip to your doctor.

Things You'll Need

• Doctor's appointment
• Internet connection
• Hearing test results

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Instructions

• 1

  Get an examination. Ask you doctor or an ear specialist to administer a hearing test to determine the kind of hearing loss you are experiencing. Once the tests have been completed, your doctor will discuss the different ways to help improve your hearing.

• 2

  Get your hearing aid. Your doctor will show you the different types of hearing aids available. Depending on the model, a pre-programmed hearing aid can cost anywhere between $500 and $2,000. Your physician will program the one you select based on the results of the hearing test.

• 3

  Go to a hearing aid store. If you don't like the hearing aids available through your doctor, you can go to a hearing aid store or find one online. Organizations like the Hearing Loss Association of America can help you find a store in your area. Go to http:www.hearingloss.org and supply your geographical information.

• 4

  Submit your hearing test results. Make sure to have your test results when you buy the hearing aid from someone other than your doctor, so that the hearing aid can be properly programmed.