JAMA Patient Page

Adults With Mild to Moderate Hearing Loss

JAMA 10.1001/jama.2026.6833

June 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

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This JAMA Patient Page describes the potential consequences of hearing loss in adults, the diagnosis and treatment, the types of hearing aids available in the US, and the level of effectiveness of hearing aids.

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