The ability to see and hear is crucial, but how do you comfortably manage both when you wear glasses and hearing aids? Let us be the first to reassure you that this is incredibly common, and eyewear and hearing aids can harmoniously coexist. 

If you’re wearing a hearing aid with glasses, try the following for a more comfortable fit.

• Don’t let it get too crowded behind the ears. To allow more room for your hearing aid, choose a glasses frame with thin wire temples (aka the piece that goes behind your ears). 
• The order in which you put your glasses on and hearing aids in matters! Your glasses should always go on first. Then, carefully place the hearing aid between the glass’ temples and the outer ear. It might not feel like a perfect fit right away. Adjust your hearing aids and glasses until they are comfortable—they should be snug but not uncomfortable. Before you move on with your day, make sure your hearing aid isn’t hanging away from the outer ear.
• Avoid tilting your glasses when taking them off, as it may knock your hearing aids out of place. Leveling in a forward and backward motion should do the trick.
• Try standing in front of a mirror the first few times to get the hang of it, and always use both hands.

Don’t be afraid to practice! Wearing hearing aids with glasses can initially feel a bit odd, but with a little time spent working on getting everything adjusted, it can transform daily life for the better.

Navigating wearing a hearing aid with glasses might seem daunting, but you have options. Below, we explore the pros and cons of wearing glasses with three popular styles of hearing aids:

Have more questions about wearing hearing aids and glasses or how to choose hearing aids that are right for you? Schedule a Miracle-Ear appointment, and you’ll meet with a hearing care professional who will be happy to help you find the right hearing aid and support you through the entire process.