Hearing Aids at Lawson’s Hearing Center
We specialize in the most advanced hearing technology the industry has to offer. We believe in educating our patients about their hearing health, and we are dedicated to helping them find a solution that will improve their quality of life and keep people connected to what matters.
We work with many hearing aid manufacturers, including EarQ, Oticon, Signia, Siemens, and Starkey.
Choosing the Right Hearing Aid
There are many styles and options of hearing aids to choose from, and without the right professional it can seem overwhelming to know what kind of hearing aid you should choose. At Lawson’s Hearing Center, we are knowledgeable about every make and model of hearing aid available. We will help you find a hearing aid that will allow you to connect with the ones you love and to hear all the sounds that are important to you.
When recommending a hearing aid, there are FIVE factors we consider:
Some hearing aids are better suited for more severe cases of hearing loss than others. When recommending a hearing aid, it’s important we consider the severity of your hearing loss and what your hearing needs are.
The second factor we consider is your lifestyle. If you live an active and busy lifestyle where you are around people often, in and out of complicated listening environments, then we often recommend a more advanced level of hearing aid technology to meet those lifestyle demands.
Many hearing aids can be custom fit to your unique ear shape, but some models cannot be customized. We will go over what is most comfortable for you depending on the size of your ear.
If you have a difficult time seeing and pressing small buttons, then certain models of hearing aids may not be a good fit for you.
Our desire is to help people the best way possible, and there are many technology levels at a variety of cost points that we may recommend. We will never recommend anything outside of your budget, or a hearing aid that won’t help you. You won’t be pressured to make a decision you don’t want to, because we believe the choice is yours.
OTC Hearing Aids
The FDA recently established a new service delivery model and category of hearing aids. These are now known as over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. OTC hearing aids are amplification devices that can be purchased without a prescription, over-the-counter. These devices are self-fit and designed for adults 18 and older who have a mild to moderate hearing loss. OTC hearing aids are not custom fit or programmed to your unique hearing loss, they are a one-size fits all option.
The hearing aids we carry at Lawson’s Hearing Center are prescription and are medical devices regulated by the FDA. These hearing aids are professionally fine-tuned to fit your unique hearing needs based off the results of your audiogram. The hearing aids we carry are suitable for all degrees of hearing loss, all activity levels, and people of all ages. To determine which hearing aid is best for you, the first step is a hearing test. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
Hearing Aid Styles
Hearing aids come in a variety of shapes and sizes. We provide patients with a personalized experience based on their hearing needs, lifestyle, and budget. When recommending a hearing aid, there are a few styles to choose from.
We carry the following styles of hearing aids:
A solution where the hearing aid physically sits behind the ear and carries the sound into the ear through a speaker.
- Discrete.
- Most issues can be fixed in our repair lab instead of sending it to the manufacturer.
- Fits wide variety of hearing loss.
- Low maintenance.
- The hearing aid can come in different colors.
- Rechargeable options are available.
A solution that is shaped specifically for the patient’s ear canal and the components sit inside a “shell.”
- Fits the exact shape of the canal creating feedback resistance.
- Easily manipulated and inserted.
- Can be color coded for people with vision difficulties.
A solution that is custom made to fit invisibly in the ear.
- Completely discrete.
- Some models can be worn while sleeping or even in the shower.
Featured Technology
Oticon Real™
Your Hearing Matters
Sounds like laughing, a cheering crowd, or even a simple conversation with a loved one helps shape our lives, adding richness to all our experiences. They keep us connected to each other, and aware of what’s going on around us. When your brain lacks access to the real sounds of life due to hearing loss, it’s forced to work harder to fill in the gaps, which can lead to missing out.
Now you can get back the real sounds of life – precise and balanced – with Oticon RealTM. Oticon RealTM gives you access to the full sound scene, so you can stay aware, engaged, and at your best whether you’re at work, dining with friends, or enjoying outdoor activities. By focusing on supporting the brain’s natural ability to process sounds around us, Oticon RealTM provides a richer sound experience*.
Oticon RealTM delivers:
- Technology that supports how the brain naturally processes sounds
- Better access to the full sound scene
- Increased awareness, engagement, and focus in the real world
*O’Sullivan, J., et al. (2019); Hausfeld, L., et al. (2018); Puvvada, K. C. & Simon, J. Z. (2017)
Featured Technology
Oticon More™
It’s Time to Get More Out Of Life
The Oticon More is a new perspective in hearing care. This hearing aid is designed to work more like the brain does because it learned through experience. Using On-board Deep Neural Network (DNN) the Oticon More gives the brain more of the information it needs to make sense of sounds, even in the most complex listening environments. Research has proven that the brain needs access to all sounds – not just speech – in order to function in a natural way. Using MoreSound Intelligence, Oticon More delivers 30% more sound to the brain, making speech and other sounds clearer*.
With the Oticon More you will be able to enjoy, follow, and engage in conversations easier than before. You won’t have to strain to hear anymore, the Oticon More will do all the work while providing you with crystal clear sound. This hearing aid also features a new amplification system that seamlessly adapts to the sound scenes you spend the most time in. Experience more out of life with the Oticon More.
Additional features include:
- 3-hour rechargeable solution
- New MoreSound Amplifier
- Direct connectivity to iPhone and Android devices
- DNN technology to support BrainHearing
*Compared to Oticon Opn STM, Santurette, et al. 2020. Oticon More clinical evidence. Oticon Whitepaper.
Other Technology at Lawson's Hearing Center
- Streams to both ears in stereo – not just one ear as with classic Bluetooth
- High-quality sound that’s easier to understand
- Lower power consumption allows small battery size for very discreet Bluetooth hearing aids
- True hands-free solution with a microphone optimized for the purpose, using OpenSound Navigator™ for quality sound reception
- Using a smart phone, the Connect Clip™ allows you to answer a phone call with optimized clarity using your Opn™ hearing aids.
Starkey Evolv AI
Introducing 2-way audio, allowing you to effortlessly connect to better hearing. Now, Evolv AI hearing aid microphones pick up and stream your voice directly back to iPhone and iPad*, allowing you to seamlessly talk hands-free. Available in a rechargeable solution, the Evovl AI will provide you with a full day of hearing.
The Evolv AI is the most advanced hearing aid technology that gives you the best Starkey SoundTM. With up to 55 million personalized adjustments every hour, Evolv AI is expertly designed to automatically deliver realistic and genuine sound quality in every listening environment, so you can hear and enjoy life. You can feel connected with Starkey Evolv AI hearing aids.
*Compatible with iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, and later, as well as iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation), iPad Air (4th generation), and iPad mini (6th generation).
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