Hearing Aids in Hudson, Florida

We know that the needs and lifestyles of our clients vary widely and that’s why we offer a vast range of technologies and styles of hearing aids. We’ll always recommend hearing solutions that suit your lifestyle and only enhance your experience.

Types of Hearing Aids

When selecting a hearing aid, we work together with the patient to assess many factors that determine a successful fitting. This includes discussing the severity of your hearing loss, manual dexterity, activity levels, and average daily listening environments.
IIC

Invisible in-the-Canal (IIC)

Invisible in-the-canal hearing aids sit within the ear canal, making them invisible when viewing the ear from the front and side. These are designed for mild to moderate hearing loss and may require more dexterity and adequate fine motor skills to handle the small size of the device.
CIC

Completely-in-Canal (CIC)

The large majority of these hearing aids sit in the ear canal. Similar to the IIC, these devices are still nearly invisible and best for mild to moderate hearing loss.
ITC

In-the-Canal (ITC)

Depending on the shape of your unique ear canal, some of the hearing aids may still be visible to the people around you. These hearing aids are suitable for treating mild to moderate hearing losses.
ITE

In-the-Ear (ITE)

Custom-fit to sit in the ear in either a full shell or half shell style, these devices are more visible than in-the-canal options. Their increased size makes them easier to insert and remove than the previous custom styles for patients who struggle with dexterity. The increased size of the device also allows for a larger computer chip to support more technology functions such as wireless programming and Bluetooth streaming as well as treating more severe degrees of hearing loss.
RIC

Receiver-in-Canal (RIC)

Currently the most popular hearing aid style, these hearing aids sit the receiver (speaker) inside the ear canal. The rest of the hearing aid sits behind the ear and is connected by a fine wire from the hearing aid to the earpiece. These hearing aids are nearly invisible from the front and side profiles and are mainly only visible when viewing from directly behind. A benefit of this style is that it allows natural sound to still enter the ear.
BTE

Behind-the-Ear (BTE)

An earpiece is placed inside the ear while a small tube connects the earpiece to the body of the hearing aid behind the ear, thereby protecting more fragile components from earwax and moisture. They support all degrees of hearing loss from mild to profound.

Bluetooth Hearing Aids

Like almost every other device in your modern life, Bluetooth has made hearing aids exponentially more useful. Today, we can simply connect our hearing aids directly to our devices to stream media or take phone calls. Instead of having to worry about dexterity to use a small hearing aid with multiple programs, we can act as administrators of our hearing aids by using an app. 

In addition to controlling your programming and switching effortlessly between listening settings, smartphone apps also help you to monitor your hearing health. These apps also allow for easier access to your provider through the use of Telehealth. Patients are able to request programming adjustments to their hearing aids through the app and conduct virtual visits which eliminates the need for some previously required office visits

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now helping us turn the corner into an entirely new evolution of hearing aids. Hearing aids with this technology don’t even require you to monitor the settings of your hearing aids, but instead can intuitively read the scenario and provide the most enhanced sound possible.

Bluetooth rechargeable hearing aids
As we collectively turn our focus to sustainability, hearing aids are becoming even more eco-friendly. Rechargeable batteries are now an option in most hearing aids produced today. Hearing aid wearers no longer have to invest in an endless supply of batteries. Instead, simply charge your hearing aids at night the same way you already charge your phone and other devices. We know that the needs and lifestyles of our clients vary widely and that’s why we offer a vast range of technologies and styles. We always recommend hearing solutions that suit your lifestyle and only enhance your listening experience.
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Kathy H
March 15, 2026
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Each visit with Dr Leigh Smith, my audiologist, alters my understanding of refinements I can control with my new hearings aids. Teaching an old brain to hear again!
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Tammy G
March 9, 2026
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Dr. Smith and her staff are amazing! I met them when talking a client in for hearing aids and in the process she assisted me in getting my own. The difference in my hearing has made an incredible impact on my ability to effectively assist my clients! I highly recommend Florida Audiology Associates to anyone who needs hearing aids or just wants to keep a check on their hearing. Thank you Dr. Smith!
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Kelley I
January 31, 2026
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So kind and very thorough! I highly recommend their services.
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Cynthia E
January 16, 2026
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Dr Leigh and her staff are very professional and caring. Dr Leigh helped me get the hearing aids that were best suited for me. And has helped me get them fine-tuned with every concern I had. I would highly recommend Dr. Lee.
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Rose M
January 13, 2026
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Very efficient and knowledgeable
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Pattie e
January 8, 2026
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I had a very good experience going to Audiology Associates and with Dr Smith. She is wonderful to work with and takes her time explaining everything. Thank you Dr Smith and Staff
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Vickey S
January 8, 2026
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This has absolutely been the best experience of my adult life. Dr. Smith is the best! I absolutely love her. She has the best bedside manner so to speak and treats me like family. I highly recommend her practice to anyone who needs hearing assistance. They can fix you right up ????
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Paul L
December 16, 2025
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Dr Leigh Smith is always a pleasure to deal with, she takes the time to ensure that patients questions are thoroughly answered and that patients understand how to get the most out of their hearing aides. I have already recommended her to several friends.

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