Do hearing aids make me lose / damage my hearing further?

Reviewed by:
Megan Cameron
Published on:
November 11, 2022
Updated on:
August 13, 2026

Some people still believe that hearing aids can make your hearing worse over time. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth!  

When you are fitted with hearing aids, your audiologist will programme the devices to match your level of hearing loss. While it may take a few days/weeks to adjust to your new hearing aids, modern devices also have built-in safety features that prevent sound from being amplified to harmful levels.  

If you have hearing loss, wearing a pair of hearing aids can improve almost every aspect of your life. Many of our customers find that conversations are easier to follow, they have more energy, and they feel more confident day-to-day.  

If you’re unsure whether hearing aids are right for you, please get in touch by calling 0800 737 662 or booking an appointment online.

If you’d like to read more on this, it’s worth knowing the wider benefits of wearing hearing aids, and you can browse the Hearing Health category page or the Hearing Aids category page for more.

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