Nuance Audio Takes Hearing Technology to New Heights at Vision Expo West 2024

Defocus Media Podcast Network

Imagine offering your patients not only crystal-clear vision but also enhanced hearing, all in one sleek, stylish pair of glasses. In this special episode of Defocus Media, hosted live at Vision Expo, Dr. Darryl Glover is joined by industry experts Sherri Ann and Nish Sharma to introduce Nuance Audio, a revolutionary technology that seamlessly integrates hearing assistance into stylish eyewear. With its potential to address mild to moderate hearing loss, this cutting-edge solution offers a discreet alternative to traditional hearing aids, opening up new possibilities for eye care professionals to enhance patient care. Together, they dive into how Nuance Audio’s innovative features, from real-time noise reduction to smartphone control, can transform both vision and hearing for millions of patients.

One of the most exciting features is real-time noise reduction, which Dr. Glover highlights as a game changer: “This technology filters out the background noise, allowing users to focus on conversations, even in busy environments like restaurants.” In addition, direction-based audio control ensures patients can focus on the most important sounds around them. As explained by Nish Sharma, “When you’re looking at someone, the glasses amplify the sound in that direction, while reducing the noise from other areas, making conversations clear and focused.”

Another innovation is the all-around mode, which “provides lower amplification of surrounding noise, but still enhances the main conversation,” adds Sharma. This mode ensures patients are not overwhelmed by noise but can still hear important sounds in dynamic settings. For added convenience, all of these settings can be adjusted through a smartphone app, offering users full control of their hearing experience.

Beyond functionality, the glasses are designed to look and feel high-end. “It’s giving luxury, it’s giving problem-solver,” says Dr. Glover, emphasizing the luxury eyewear design that ensures patients feel confident while wearing them. The multifunctional use of combining vision correction with advanced hearing assistance also elevates the overall sensory experience for patients.

For optometrists, Nuance Audio provides an in-store demo unit that allows them to showcase the benefits in real-time. As Sharma explains, “Eye care professionals can demonstrate the benefits of Nuance eyeglasses in their practices, simulating noisy environments like restaurants, so patients understand how it works firsthand.”

With features like real-time noise reduction, direction-based control, and all-around mode, Nuance Audio is more than just eyewear—it’s a holistic tool that addresses both vision and hearing needs. Dr. Glover encourages optometrists to adopt this innovation: “We are the gatekeepers of healthcare, and with technologies like Nuance Audio, we can truly elevate our care to the next level.”

Key Functions

Integrated Hearing Assistance: Discreetly built into eyewear to address mild to moderate hearing loss without the stigma of traditional hearing aids.

Real-Time Noise Reduction: Filters out background noise, allowing users to focus on conversations in noisy environments.

Direction-Based Audio Control: The technology adjusts based on where the user is looking, amplifying sounds from that direction while reducing peripheral noise.

All-Around Mode: Provides lower amplification of surrounding noise while still enhancing the main conversation, allowing for broader hearing support in dynamic settings.

Smartphone App Control: A user-friendly app allows patients to easily adjust the hearing settings and functionality through their smartphone.

Luxury Eyewear Design: The glasses are designed to look stylish and high-end, ensuring patients feel confident wearing them.

In-Store Demo Unit: Eye care professionals can demonstrate the benefits of Nuance Audio to patients in a controlled environment, simulating noisy settings like restaurants.

Multifunctional Use: Combines vision correction with advanced hearing assistance, offering a holistic sensory experience for patients.