All ears for 'sexy' hearing aids: Designers transform key devices into cool accessories
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Some designers have added “bling" to hearing devices, transforming them into fashion statements instead of something to be hidden. Audiologists weigh in on the evolution of hearing aids.
"The charms are a doorway to the conversation about hearing aids and what they are." Amy McGorry is a contributing health writer for Fox News Digital. Follow her on Twitter @amymcgorry.
Fox News Digital spoke to several audiologists who often refer their patients to these designer merchants — including independent vendors on Etsy, Instagram and other websites — to find unique accessories that personalize and beautify their hearing aids.
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