Westone Laboratories, Inc. was founded in 1959 as a small, family-owned company and has since become the largest manufacturer of custom-fitted ear molds in the world. Westone is also one of the largest suppliers of
In our office, we counsel all our patients on the different types of Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs). While patients hear much better with well-fitted hearing aids, there are still unavoidable scenarios in which even the
Half shell hearing aids offer an ideal balance between discretion and performance, providing more advanced features than smaller in-the-ear styles while remaining less visible than full-shell models. In-the-ear (ITE) hearing aids come in five sizes,
Hearing aids have evolved dramatically with major innovations improving sound quality, comfort, connectivity, and personalization over time. There is no single “best” hearing aid for everyone; the right device depends on your type and degree
Hearing aid accessories can improve how your device works, connect it to other technology like your television, help keep it clean, recharge the battery, and protect it from damage. Since hearing aids are meant to
Custom hearing aids are made specifically for your ear anatomy, offering improved comfort, retention, and a more discreet appearance compared to standard devices. They provide unmatched personalization, including size, color, battery type, and connectivity options,
Understanding how hearing aids work makes it easier to choose the best option for your needs. Hearing aid styles, technology levels, and features should match your lifestyle and listening environments. Working with an audiologist is
Automatic hearing aids adjust volume, microphones, and noise reduction without manual input. Advanced internal features help improve speech clarity, comfort, and safety in changing environments. An audiologist can customize which automatic features work best for
Updating your hearing aids is often needed as your hearing, lifestyle, or technology changes over time. Regular maintenance, cleanings, and hearing evaluations help keep your devices working at their best. Working closely with your audiologist
Online OTC hearing aids use generic programming and cannot be truly custom programmed. Real ear measurements are required for evidence-based, personalized hearing aid programming. Class 2 prescriptive hearing aids fitted by an audiologist provide the
When people think about hearing aids, they usually picture the small devices that sit in or behind the ear and make sounds louder. But not all hearing aids work that way. For some people, especially
Widex CROS and BiCROS hearing aids are designed specifically for single-sided deafness (SSD), routing sound from the non-hearing ear to the better-hearing ear to overcome the head shadow effect and improve awareness of sounds from