You rely on your glasses for maintaining clear vision, but what if they could also help you hear more clearly? Nuance Audio glasses offer a unique way to combine your vision correction with hearing support. This guide explains how they work, their features, and where you can find them.
These glasses are a two-in-one solution for your sight and hearing. You can find Nuance Audio glasses at select local eye care providers, where you can get a personal demonstration and fitting. This allows you to experience the technology firsthand with professional guidance.
What Are Nuance Audio Glasses?
Nuance Audio glasses integrate hearing technology directly into the frames of your eyeglasses. They provide a discreet way to get hearing assistance without the feel of traditional hearing aids.
A Combination of Sight & Sound
Nuance Audio glasses are designed for people with mild to moderate hearing loss. The goal is to offer one device that helps with two of your most important senses. This simplifies your routine by combining two needs into a single, convenient accessory.
How the Technology Works
The glasses use a specific design to help you hear better in different situations. Key components work together to amplify the sounds that matter most to you.
- Directional Microphones: Microphones on the front of the frames focus on sound in front of you, which helps clarify conversations in noisy places.
- Open-Ear Speakers: Small speakers in the temple arms direct sound toward your ears without blocking them, letting you hear both amplified and ambient sound.
Who Makes Nuance Audio Glasses?
Nuance Audio glasses are a product of EssilorLuxottica, a company known for many popular eyewear brands. They developed this technology to create a helpful solution for both vision and hearing needs. Their experience in optics informs the practical design of the frames.
Explore the Key Features & Benefits
These glasses come with several features designed for ease of use and comfort. They can help you navigate different sound environments, from quiet rooms to busy restaurants. The technology aims to make your daily interactions more enjoyable.
Directional Sound for Clear Conversations
The technology helps you focus on the voices you want to hear. By pointing your head toward a person, the glasses can help reduce background noise. This makes one-on-one talks much easier to follow.
Open-Ear Design for All-Day Comfort
Because the design doesn’t involve anything entering your ear canal, you can avoid the plugged-up feeling that some people experience with other hearing devices. The lightweight frames are made for comfortable, daily wear. You can enjoy enhanced hearing from morning to night.
Simple Controls with the Nuance Audio App
You can manage the glasses through a straightforward smartphone app. The app lets you personalize your hearing experience on the go. Its controls allow you to:
- Adjust the volume
- Reduce background noise
- Switch between different audio modes
Customize Your Style & Lenses
You can personalize your Nuance Audio glasses to fit your vision needs and personal style.
Frame Styles & Colors
Nuance Audio glasses are available in different shapes and colors. You can choose from classic frame styles like square or panthos frames and colors such as Shiny Black or Shiny Burgundy to match your look.
Prescription & Lens Options
These frames can accommodate your prescription lenses, just like standard glasses. You can also add treatments to your lenses to suit your lifestyle. These options include:
- Transitions® Lenses: These lenses automatically darken in sunlight and become clear indoors.
- Blue-Violet Light Filtering: This option helps reduce your exposure to blue-violet light from digital screens and the sun.
What to Consider Before You Buy
Like any technology, Nuance Audio glasses have certain characteristics that make them a good fit for some people but not others. It’s helpful to understand their capabilities. This information can help you decide if they are right for your needs.
Battery Life & Use
A full charge typically provides 8 to 10 hours of use, enough for a full day of activity. The glasses come with a charging case to keep them powered up when you’re not wearing them. This makes it easy to stay charged on the go.
Suitability for Your Hearing Needs
These glasses are designed for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss. They are an over-the-counter solution that does not require a fitting by an audiologist, though it’s always wise to discuss your overall wellness.
Bluetooth & Streaming
Nuance Audio glasses do not support Bluetooth streaming for music or phone calls. Their design prioritizes enhancing in-person conversations and environmental sounds. This focus helps you stay present and engaged with the world around you.
Find Nuance Audio at a Local Eye Care Provider
The ideal way to see if Nuance Audio glasses are right for you is to try them for yourself. You can schedule a demonstration to experience how they work in a simulated noisy environment. This hands-on approach helps you make a confident decision.
Schedule an In-Store Demo
Contact your local eye care provider to plan a free in-store demo. An associate can walk you through the features and let you test the technology firsthand. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and feel the difference.
Understand the Cost & Payment
The price for the frames with built-in hearing technology is around $1,200, with prescription lenses priced separately. Many vision insurance plans may offer coverage for your purchase. You can also often use funds from a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
Find Eye Doctors Across California Near You
Many Total Vision locations across California now carry Nuance Audio glasses.
Nuance Audio glasses offer an exciting way to manage your vision and hearing with a single, stylish device. At Total Vision, our network of partners is ready to show you how this technology can fit into your life. Find a location near you to schedule a demonstration and see—and hear—for yourself.
