Here at North Houston Hearing Solutions, we’re proud to offer Tele Audiology as a convenient way of consulting with your audiologist from the comfort of your home. During your virtual visit, we can advise you on any hearing concerns you may be having as well as offer...
Prescription Hearing Aids vs. Nonprescription Hearing Aids – What’s the Difference?
You might not have heard yet, but what were once called hearing aids are now called prescription hearing aids. So, why the difference? There has been a need for this differentiation ever since President Biden’s executive order last July to make it easier for people to...
Dr. Lacey Brook’s Big Warning About Over-the-Counter Hearing Devices
After years of rumors, it has finally happened. A well-respected consumer technology brand, Jabra, has introduced an over-the-counter product that promises to be a solution to the millions of people with a mild-to-moderate hearing loss that are not yet ready to become...
What Are Cochlear Implants And Who Are They For?
Although cochlear implants have been around since the ’70s, the recent strides they have made are more impressive than ever. Our experts at North Houston Hearing Solutions have the expertise to treat any level of hearing loss that local residents experience challenges...
Is The Bose SoundControl Worth It? | An Audiologist’s Honest Opinion
Not long ago, Bose unveiled SoundControl, their first-ever hearing aids. As a business which is known for its home audio systems, speakers, and noise-cancelling headphones, it’s very interesting, but not surprising, to see that they are turning their attention toward...
The Phonak Lyric – Completely Invisible Hearing Aids
Nowadays, most people don’t like the idea of being an outsider. They want a device that performs like any regular high-end hearing aid, allowing them to hear well just like others but with an appearance at the forefront. Some would say that’s impossible, as most...
An Audiologist’s Thoughts About Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids (OTC)
Following a federal law passed in 2017 directing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), hearing aids were expected to be available over the counter (OTC) as early as August 2020. However, due to the global pandemic, the FDA hasn't put forth any guidelines for...
How Much Does It Cost To Get Your Hearing Aids Repaired?
When you invest in hearing aids, you're investing in your good health and quality of life. If challenges with the hearing aid of you or a loved one have become frustrating, you may need to weigh the cost of repairing your hearing aid versus replacement. Hearing aids...
Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids: Ken Paxton Issues Warning To Texans
Over the counter (OTC) hearing aids are a fairly new type of device. Unlike traditional hearing aids, you can purchase them in store or by mail order, meaning almost anyone can get their hands on them. While this may seem simple at the forefront — due to the...
What Are PSAPs (Sound Amplification Devices)?
PSAPs, or personal sound amplification devices, are hearing devices you can buy in a store or online without seeing a hearing professional first. They are not regulated by the FDA as hearing devices, although once the final rules are published on hearing devices...