The Nuance Audio Glasses are designed not only to help people see clearly but also to hear better.
"There are microphones at the front," said Dr. Joann Adams, an Optometrist with Eye-Q Vision Care. "Then, at the back, it actually plays out the sound from the temple pieces. So, it's an open ear device."
A switch on the side of the glasses turns them on. Users can control the volume through an app on their phone and can adjust which direction the sound is coming from.
"This helps to provide enhanced hearing in front of you, around you," said Dr. Adams. "You can do a lot of adjustments to it as well to better customize it for yourself."
The glasses are also rechargeable.
"They last about 8 to 10 hours at a time," said Dr. Adams. "You just wear them like traditional glasses."
Dr. Adams explains that these glasses work well for all patients of all ages.
"I do notice that a lot of patients don't like wearing their traditional hearing aids or they often forget them," said Dr. Adams. "This is a way to combine both in one and make it really convenient for you."
Research from Johns Hopkins University reveals that hearing loss not only leads to walking problems and falls, but also increases the risk of dementia.
Dr. Adams says that these glasses will improve the quality of life for people and help them avoid choosing between wearing their hearing aids and correcting their vision.
"Traditionally, hearing aids are a little bit bulky around the ears," said Dr. Adams.
"It can be a little bit more uncomfortable to wear glasses and hearing aids at the same time. It can have your glasses fit on your face a little more tilted and result in blurry vision.
With Nuance Audio Glasses, doctors say wearers are freed up to lead a more comfortable lifestyle.
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