278 - OTC Hearing Glasses Hit the U.S. Market: Inside the Nuance Audio Launch

Nuance Audio has officially introduced its over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid glasses to the U.S. market. In this episode, recorded at the launch event in New York, Andrew Bellavia speaks with Davide D’Alena of Nuance Audio and EssilorLuxottica, and John Luna, about the product’s development, regulatory journey, and plans for rollout.The glasses aim to assist individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss—particularly in noisy environments—and are now available through optical retail partners such as LensCrafters, Target Optical, and Pearl Vision. Distribution is also expanding to audiology clinics and additional markets globally.The conversation explores design choices, clinical validation, and how these devices may help address common barriers to hearing care.Be sure to subscribe to our channel for the latest episodes each week and follow This Week in Hearing on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter)https://twitter.com/WeekinHearinghttps://www.linkedin.com/company/this-week-in-hearinghttps://hearinghealthmatters.org/thisweek/