Myth: Wearing a hearing aid can damage hearing even more.
Fact: When someone first begins wearing a hearing aid, the difference in their ability to hear with and without the device can become more distinct. This may lead them to believe their hearing has worsened since using the device, which is a misconception caused by the brain. Because hearing loss often sets in over a long period of time, the brain slowly gets used to missing sounds as the ânew normalâ. These missing sounds are suddenly present again when wearing a hearing aid for the first time, making the difference when not wearing the device feel much more pronounced.
