BTE hearing aids are simply a style of Hearing Aids that sits behind the ear. Other styles include in-the-ear hearing aids and in-the-canal hearing aids. BTE hearing aids are optimal for children because they tend to sit more securely than other styles and because they can offer better sound amplification. However, for those that wear glasses, they can be a bit tricky to wear simultaneously.
1)When wearing hearing aids, you simply slide your sunglasses on like normal. Your sunglass temples should be against your head and your hearing aids---if behind-the-ear style---against the sunglass temples. If you're wearing in-the-ear canal hearing aids, just put your sunglasses on normally.
2)Take your sunglasses with when you go to try, buy or get hearing aids. When you're getting a new pair of hearing aids, make sure to tell the hearing health care provider that you regularly wear sunglasses. Show the hearing health care provider your sunglasses, put the sunglasses on so the specialist can see if the glasses change the anatomy of your ear and how much space your sunglasses need to fit comfortable behind your ears.
Tips & Warnings
If you continue to have difficulty wearing both BTE hearing aids and eyeglasses, consider either switching to contact lenses or try a different hearing aid model, such as in-the-ear hearing aids.
