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> why hearing aids remain so expensive is because of the need to see an audiologist. A bit like the need to see an optometrist to get glasses. When I was in B
by canada_dry 8y ago
> why hearing aids remain so expensive is because of the need to see an audiologist.
A bit like the need to see an optometrist to get glasses. When I was in Beijing a few years ago I went to the glasses district (basically a few buildings all in the same area that are floor-upon-floor of eye glass shops)... I was able to get a thorough exam from the salesman, and had a custom made pair of glasses in a couple hours for under $50US.
- geomark 8y agoIs that a U.S. thing, having to see an optometrist? I did not need glasses when I lived in the U.S. But now living in a developing country my experience is similar to yours. Multiple eye glass shops in the shopping malls will check your eyes and cut lenses in a couple of hours. Cost depends mostly on how much you want to spend on frames - name brands are more expensive.