5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  EssilorLuxottica received FDA clearance and CE marking for its Nuance Audio Glasses, enabling market launch in the U.S. and EU.

• 2

  The Nuance Audio Glasses integrate hearing aid functionality into smart glasses, providing vision and hearing support.

• 3

  These glasses target individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss, affecting an estimated 1.25 billion people globally.

• 4

  They are the first FDA-cleared preset Software as a Medical Device hearing aid in the U.S., offering an open-ear solution.

• 5

  Sales in the U.S. are expected to begin in Q1, with a gradual rollout in Europe starting with Italy in Q1 2025.