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EssilorLuxottica, the world's largest eyewear company, has released a second generation of Nuance Audio, its line of glasses built-in hearing support for adults with mild hearing loss. The update adds new frame designs and colorways, continuing the company's effort to market hearing assistance as a style-forward eyewear product rather than a visible medical device.
Austrian hearing technology company Med-El has launched the TICI Unico, which it describes as the first commercially available cochlear implant with every component—including the microphone—placed entirely beneath the skin. The device has European regulatory approval, and the company performed its first four commercial implantations on launch day, though it is not yet available in the United States. Med-El says a 30-patient clinical trial showed hearing performance comparable to its conventional implants, while letting users hear while sleeping, swimming, or recharging the device.
Audiologists interviewed for a health report say prolonged earbud use can trap heat and moisture in the ear canal, push earwax deeper and cause irritation from poor fit. They also warn that high-volume, long-duration listening through earbuds can permanently damage inner-ear hair cells, leading to noise-induced hearing loss, tinnitus and heightened sound sensitivity. Dr. Ruth Reisman, a New York-based audiologist, said she has observed all these issues over 15 years of practice.