![]() If you already have BTE hearing aids and have been told you need glasses: Buy frames with thin wire earpieces to minimize the amount of space taken up behind your ear.The following will ensure you thrive with glasses and a BTE hearing aid. In fact, some people have ear canals that are too small to accommodate any model but the BTE. Many feel the smaller models that sit against or in the ear canal create a plugged-up feeling. The casing of the BTE is easier to hold and manipulate than the other styles, and it has simple-to-use, easily accessible controls. Other types, such as in-the-canal and in-the-ear, have many strengths, but they may not be ideal for hearing loss greater than a mild to moderate loss. The BTE is ideal for moderate to severe hearing loss. And even in the BTE family, there’s now the miniBTE, for an even slimmer profile. From the side, no one would even know it’s there. ![]() The BTE model tucks unobtrusively between your outer ear and your head. The question is how far you want to go in your discretion. The great thing about today’s hearing technology? It’s all discreet now. With all the different hearing aid styles, you might wonder, “There are so many sleek and nearly invisible options on the market, why would someone choose a behind-the-ear model?” So that begs the question: Can you wear (sun)glasses and the common BTE (behind-the-ear) hearing aid model comfortably and without worry? Whether glasses, headphones, or the latest discreet behind-the-ear hearing device, the area our ears occupy is starting to get a little crowded.
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