Nuance Audio Glasses Now Available in the U.S.
EssilorLuxottica (ESLOY) has launched Nuance Audio Glasses in the U.S., an innovative FDA-registered over-the-counter hearing solution integrated into eyewear for mild to moderate hearing loss. The smart glasses combine advanced sound engineering with eyewear design, offering a discreet alternative to traditional hearing aids without requiring prescriptions or audiologist visits.
The product is now available at LensCrafters, Target Optical, Pearle Vision, and other authorized retailers at approximately one-quarter of traditional prescription hearing aids' price. The company plans to expand availability to European markets including Italy, France, Germany, and the UK in the first half of 2025.
This launch targets an underserved U.S. market of approximately 73 million Americans with mild to moderate hearing loss, addressing common adoption barriers such as stigma, discomfort, cost, and accessibility.
EssilorLuxottica (ESLOY) ha lanciato Nuance Audio Glasses negli Stati Uniti, una soluzione innovativa per l'udito registrata dalla FDA, integrata negli occhiali per la perdita uditiva da lieve a moderata. Gli occhiali smart combinano ingegneria del suono avanzata con design degli occhiali, offrendo un'alternativa discreta agli apparecchi acustici tradizionali senza richiedere prescrizioni o visite da audiologi.
Il prodotto è ora disponibile presso LensCrafters, Target Optical, Pearle Vision e altri rivenditori autorizzati a circa un quarto del prezzo degli apparecchi acustici tradizionali. L'azienda prevede di espandere la disponibilità ai mercati europei, tra cui Italia, Francia, Germania e Regno Unito, nella prima metà del 2025.
Questo lancio si rivolge a un mercato statunitense poco servito di circa 73 milioni di americani con perdita uditiva da lieve a moderata, affrontando le comuni barriere all'adozione come stigma, disagio, costo e accessibilità.
EssilorLuxottica (ESLOY) ha lanzado Nuance Audio Glasses en EE. UU., una solución auditiva innovadora registrada por la FDA, integrada en gafas para la pérdida auditiva leve a moderada. Las gafas inteligentes combinan ingeniería de sonido avanzada con diseño de gafas, ofreciendo una alternativa discreta a los audífonos tradicionales sin necesidad de recetas o visitas a audiólogos.
El producto ya está disponible en LensCrafters, Target Optical, Pearle Vision y otros minoristas autorizados a aproximadamente un cuarto del precio de los audífonos de receta tradicionales. La empresa planea expandir la disponibilidad a los mercados europeos, incluidos Italia, Francia, Alemania y el Reino Unido, en la primera mitad de 2025.
Este lanzamiento tiene como objetivo un mercado estadounidense desatendido de aproximadamente 73 millones de estadounidenses con pérdida auditiva leve a moderada, abordando las barreras comunes de adopción como el estigma, la incomodidad, el costo y la accesibilidad.
EssilorLuxottica (ESLOY)는 미국에서 Nuance Audio Glasses를 출시했습니다. 이는 경증에서 중등도의 청력 손실을 위한 혁신적인 FDA 등록 비처방 청력 솔루션으로, 안경에 통합되어 있습니다. 이 스마트 안경은 고급 사운드 엔지니어링과 안경 디자인을 결합하여 처방전이나 청력 전문가 방문 없이 전통적인 보청기에 대한 은밀한 대안을 제공합니다.
이 제품은 현재 LensCrafters, Target Optical, Pearle Vision 및 기타 공인 소매점에서 전통적인 처방 보청기 가격의 약 1/4에 구매할 수 있습니다. 이 회사는 2025년 상반기까지 이탈리아, 프랑스, 독일 및 영국을 포함한 유럽 시장으로의 확장을 계획하고 있습니다.
이번 출시는 경증에서 중등도의 청력 손실을 가진 약 7300만 명의 미국인을 대상으로 하며, 낙인, 불편함, 비용 및 접근성과 같은 일반적인 채택 장벽을 해결하고자 합니다.
EssilorLuxottica (ESLOY) a lancé les Nuance Audio Glasses aux États-Unis, une solution auditive innovante enregistrée par la FDA, intégrée dans des lunettes pour les pertes auditives légères à modérées. Les lunettes intelligentes combinent une ingénierie sonore avancée avec un design de lunettes, offrant une alternative discrète aux appareils auditifs traditionnels sans nécessiter d'ordonnances ou de visites chez un audiologiste.
Le produit est maintenant disponible chez LensCrafters, Target Optical, Pearle Vision et d'autres détaillants autorisés à environ un quart du prix des appareils auditifs sur ordonnance traditionnels. L'entreprise prévoit d'élargir sa disponibilité aux marchés européens, y compris l'Italie, la France, l'Allemagne et le Royaume-Uni, dans la première moitié de 2025.
Ce lancement cible un marché américain mal desservi d'environ 73 millions d'Américains ayant une perte auditive légère à modérée, en abordant les barrières courantes à l'adoption telles que la stigmatisation, l'inconfort, le coût et l'accessibilité.
EssilorLuxottica (ESLOY) hat die Nuance Audio Glasses in den USA eingeführt, eine innovative, von der FDA registrierte rezeptfreie Hörlösung, die in eine Brille für leichte bis moderate Schwerhörigkeit integriert ist. Die Smart-Brille kombiniert fortschrittliche Klangtechnik mit Brillendesign und bietet eine diskrete Alternative zu herkömmlichen Hörgeräten, ohne dass Rezepte oder Besuche bei Audiologen erforderlich sind.
Das Produkt ist jetzt bei LensCrafters, Target Optical, Pearle Vision und anderen autorisierten Einzelhändlern zu einem Preis von etwa einem Viertel der traditionellen rezeptpflichtigen Hörgeräte erhältlich. Das Unternehmen plant, die Verfügbarkeit auf europäische Märkte, einschließlich Italien, Frankreich, Deutschland und Großbritannien, in der ersten Hälfte von 2025 auszuweiten.
Dieser Launch richtet sich an einen wenig bedienten US-Markt von etwa 73 Millionen Amerikanern mit leichter bis moderater Schwerhörigkeit und adressiert häufige Barrieren bei der Akzeptanz wie Stigmatisierung, Unbehagen, Kosten und Zugänglichkeit.
- Launch of innovative product combining hearing aid and eyewear, expanding into new med-tech market segment
- Significantly lower price point at 25% of traditional hearing aids
- Wide distribution through established retail channels
- Planned expansion into major European markets
- Large addressable market of 73 million Americans with hearing loss
- FDA registration obtained for over-the-counter sales
- Entering competitive med-tech market with established players
- Initial launch to mild-to-moderate hearing loss segment only
Invisible Hearing Solution for Mild to Moderate Hearing Loss Integrates Seamlessly into Eyewear
Paving the way for a disruptive new category in the med-tech space, Nuance Audio Glasses are FDA-registered over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, allowing consumers to address their hearing needs without requiring a prescription or an audiologist visit. After decades of adoption barriers ranging from comfort to visibility, consumers will finally be able to see clearly and hear clearly1, with a single product that is both beautiful and highly functional.
"Nuance Audio represents a breakthrough in hearing solutions, removing traditional barriers of stigma, cost and accessibility," said Stefano Genco, Head of Nuance Audio. "By integrating this technology into stylish eyewear, we are offering a discreet, comfortable and high-quality solution that helps people stay engaged in their daily lives."
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Nuance Audio Glasses will also become available in certain European countries in the first half of 2025, including
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"At EssilorLuxottica, we are committed to leveraging innovation to enhance people's lives," said Genco. "Hearing loss can be an isolating challenge, and we believe technology should bring people closer, not set them apart. Nuance Audio Glasses seamlessly integrate hearing support into stylish eyewear, giving people the freedom to see and hear with confidence."
About the product
Nuance Audio glasses are the new invisible open-ear hearing solution for perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. Unlike traditional hearing aids, Nuance Audio Glasses offer an all-in-one solution that eliminates the need for separate devices, seamlessly integrating hearing enhancement into a lightweight, stylish frame.
Nuance Audio Glasses use directional microphones and open-ear speakers to provide a comfortable and natural listening experience. Beamforming technology helps focus on the sounds that matter most while reducing background noise interference.
Nuance Audio Glasses are intended for adults 18 and older.
Use cases
- Restaurants & Crowded Places: Struggling to follow conversations in noisy restaurants? Directional microphones reduce background noise, allowing users to focus on the voices that matter and making dining out more enjoyable.
- Workplaces: Busy meetings and bustling offices? Enhanced speech clarity helps users stay sharp and confident throughout the day.
- Family Gatherings: Don't miss out on shared laughter and heartfelt moments—Nuance Audio Glasses amplify speech naturally, making conversations clearer and more engaging.
What makes Nuance Audio Glasses unique
- Invisible hearing aid: Breaking the stigma with discreet, stylish glasses that seamlessly integrate vision and hearing support.
- Open-ear comfort: Lightweight, open-ear speakers avoid irritation and offer all-day wearability.
- Lightweight design: Similar in weight to regular eyeglasses, ensuring maximum comfort for extended use.
- All-in-one solution: A comprehensive solution addressing both vision and hearing needs in one elegant device.
- Directional amplification: Beamforming technology enhances speech clarity in noisy environments.
- Easy to use: No audiologist visit required—simple setup via the Nuance Audio App.
Styles and packaging
Nuance Audio Glasses are available in two styles (Square 54/56 and Panthos 48) and two colors (Shiny Black and Shiny Burgundy) to complement any look.
With the purchase of Nuance Audio Glasses, the following accessories are also included:
- Nuance Audio folded case with cleaning cloth
- Nuance Audio charging pad with cable included
A Nuance Audio remote control can be purchased separately.
Lenses
Consumers can customize their Nuance Audio glasses with their preferred prescription optical lenses, including a wide range of Transitions® lenses for adaptive light control.
Nuance Audio App
The Nuance Audio App4 is the essential Nuance Audio Glasses companion for setting up and personalizing the glasses. The app is mandatory for audio calibration and firmware updates and allows users to personalize the Nuance Audio experience.5 Key features include:
- Noise reduction management: Users can customize the level of background noise they want to hear with three noise reduction settings.
- Audio modes: Switch between Frontal Mode, which focuses on face-to-face conversations, and All-Around Mode, which amplifies all surrounding sounds.
- Preset options: Choose from four pre-configured amplification settings (A, B, C, or D) based on individual hearing needs.
- Volume control: Adjust amplification levels on a scale from 1 to 5.
About EssilorLuxottica
EssilorLuxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of advanced vision care products, eyewear and med-tech solutions. Its Mission is to help people around the world to see more and be more by addressing their evolving vision needs, personal style aspirations and desire to feel more connected to the world around them. EssilorLuxottica is home to the most innovative lens technologies, including Varilux, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands such as Ray-Ban, Oakley and Supreme, the most desired luxury licensed brands and world-class retailers including Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Vision Express and Apollo. Backed by robust R&D investments, distinctive capabilities and a top-quality asset portfolio, EssilorLuxottica drives innovation across categories, from cutting-edge medical instruments and solutions for eye health to category-defining smart glasses, all of which push the boundaries of the industry and reimagine the eyes as a gateway to new possibilities. With over 200,000 employees across 150 countries, 600 operations facilities and 18,000 stores, the group generated consolidated revenue of
1 For consumers with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss
2 Franks, I., & Timmer, B. H. B. (2023). Reasons for the non-use of hearing aids: perspectives of non-users, past users, and family members. International Journal of Audiology, 63(10), 794–801.
3 Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD; Haile et. al., 2024)
4 The Nuance Audio App is compatible with iOS devices running iOS 16 or later (release 0.3.7 onward) and Android devices running Android 12 or later with SDK 24 (release 0.4.1 onward).
5 The Nuance Audio App is necessary to manage noise reduction level and set the preferred preset option. The other two settings, i.e., switching between the two audio modes and adjusting the volume of amplification, can also be regulated using the Nuance Audio Glasses.
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