Wearing hearing aids with glasses
Most people wear hearing aids and glasses together without any trouble. A few small habits, and the right style, make it comfortable from day one.
Putting them on
- Put your glasses on first.
- Lift the arm of your glasses slightly away from your ear.
- Slip the hearing aid into place behind your ear, between the glasses arm and your head, then insert the dome or mould.
- Settle the glasses arm back down. Both should sit snugly without pressing.
To take them off, remove the hearing aid first, or hold it in place while you take off your glasses, so it is not pulled out and dropped.
Styles that work best
- Receiver-in-canal aids are small and slim, and sit comfortably with most frames.
- Custom in-the-ear aids sit entirely in the ear, leaving the space behind the ear free, which suits people with thick-armed frames or who wear glasses and hearing aids with hats or helmets.
- Slim glasses arms make life easier. Mention your hearing aids to your optician when choosing new frames.
Bring your glasses to your appointment and we will make sure your hearing aids sit comfortably with them.
Masks and hats
Elastic ear loops can catch hearing aids and flick them off. Masks that tie behind the head, or ear-saver straps, avoid this. Many hearing aids can be fitted with a small retention line or clip for extra security. If you lose an aid, some apps can show where it was last connected. See our guide to hearing aid types.
Frequently asked questions.
Not usually. Most styles sit comfortably alongside glasses with a little practice.
Small receiver-in-canal aids suit most people, and custom in-the-ear styles leave the space behind the ear free.
Some hearing glasses exist, but they suit only certain hearing losses. Ask us about the options.
Comfortable, all day.
A free hearing test and demo, in clinic or at home.
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Written and clinically reviewed by our HCPC registered audiologists. Last reviewed: 15 October 2026. This page is general information, not a diagnosis. If you are worried about your hearing or your ears, book an appointment or speak to your GP.