{"title":"Nuance Audio","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNuance Audio glasses in New Zealand — hearing aid glasses that look like glasses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNuance Audio glasses are exactly what most people mean when they search for \u003cstrong\u003eglasses with hearing aids\u003c\/strong\u003e — a normal-looking pair of spectacles with directional microphones and open-ear speakers built into the temples. Nothing sits inside your ear. Nobody can tell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey take your prescription lenses at the same time, so one frame does both jobs: seeing and hearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho they suit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNuance Audio is designed for people with mild to moderate hearing difficulty — the stage where you're fine one-to-one but struggle in a café, at the pub, or across a dinner table. If that's you, and you already wear glasses, this is a genuinely elegant answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e a replacement for medical hearing aids in more significant hearing loss. If your hearing has changed noticeably, get it tested by an audiologist first. We'll tell you straight if we think you need more than these can give you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew to the idea? Read our optometrist's guide: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/eye-health\/hearing-aid-glasses-nz\"\u003eHearing aid glasses in NZ — how they work, what they cost, who they suit →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNothing in your ears\u003c\/strong\u003e — open-ear speakers, so your ears stay comfortable and unblocked all day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely discreet\u003c\/strong\u003e — they look like glasses, because they are glasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirectional microphones\u003c\/strong\u003e focus on the person in front of you and pull back the background noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour prescription too\u003c\/strong\u003e — single vision, progressive, sun, blue light or Transitions lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApp control\u003c\/strong\u003e on iOS and Android for adjusting on the fly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoosing your fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanthos 48\u003c\/strong\u003e — the rounder, narrower shape. Suits oval and longer faces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquare 54\u003c\/strong\u003e — the classic square, medium fit. The most versatile of the three and the safest first choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquare 56 XL\u003c\/strong\u003e — the wide fit, for broader faces and higher bridges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll three come in shiny black, deep blue and burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much are hearing aid glasses in NZ?\u003c\/strong\u003e Nuance Audio glasses are NZ$1,320 at Rose Optometry, including fitting and app setup. Prescription lenses are quoted separately once we know what you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they the same as hearing aids?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. They are hearing \u003cem\u003eenhancement\u003c\/em\u003e for mild to moderate difficulty. Significant hearing loss needs an audiologist and medical hearing aids, and we will say so rather than sell you something that won't help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I wear them with progressive lenses?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — progressives, single vision, sun, blue light and Transitions all work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I have to put anything in my ear?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The speakers sit open, above the ear canal. Nothing is inserted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Nuance Audio glasses in New Zealand?\u003c\/strong\u003e Here. Stock on hand at Rose Optometry, Hamilton, with nationwide shipping across New Zealand — or come in and be fitted properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitted properly, in Hamilton\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese need to sit correctly to work — the microphones have to be positioned right, and the optical centres still have to line up with your pupils. We dispense and adjust them in practice, and we'll set up the app with you so you're not left working it out alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myhealth1st.com.au\/appointmentWidget\/?practiceId=9357\u0026amp;treatmentId=21880\"\u003eBook a Nuance Audio fitting in Hamilton →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Try every frame on, hear them working in a real room, and leave with the app set up — or order online and we'll arrange fitting when you collect.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nuance-audio-glasses-panthos-48-shiny-black","title":"Nuance Audio Panthos 48 — Hearing Glasses NZ (Shiny Black)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e✔ Stock on hand — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe discreet one\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the whole point of choosing \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nuance-audio\"\u003eglasses with hearing aids built in\u003c\/a\u003e is that nobody notices, this is the pair. Shiny black on a rounded panto shape reads as a normal, unremarkable spectacle frame — which is exactly what it is, with directional microphones and open-ear speakers hidden in the temples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Panthos 48 fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePanthos is the softer, rounder of the two Nuance shapes, and at 48mm it is the narrower fit. It suits oval and longer faces, and anyone who finds a square frame too heavy across the brow. If you have a wider face, look at the Square 54 or the Square 56 XL instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNothing sits inside your ear — open-ear speakers, comfortable all day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional microphones focus on the person in front of you and pull back café and restaurant noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTakes your prescription: single vision, progressive, sun, blue light or Transitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApp control on iOS and Android\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest suited to mild-to-moderate hearing difficulty — the stage where one-to-one is fine but a busy room is hard work. It is not a substitute for medical hearing aids in more significant loss, and we will tell you honestly if we think you need more than this can give you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent, optometrist-owned practice in Hamilton — dispensed, fitted and adjusted properly, with the app set up alongside you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVision and hearing handled in one appointment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree optometrist advice with every order · nationwide NZ shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myhealth1st.com.au\/appointmentWidget\/?practiceId=9357\u0026amp;treatmentId=21880\"\u003eBook a Nuance Audio fitting in Hamilton →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Try them on, hear them working in a real room, and leave with the app set up. Or order online and we'll arrange fitting when you collect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nuance-audio\"\u003eSee the full Nuance Audio hearing glasses range →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuance Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52440071438617,"sku":"RO-0164","price":1320.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/nuanceaudiopanthos48-BlackFront_fdedff56-238c-4209-9c1c-8bdb3a2eacd2.png?v=1779850453"},{"product_id":"nuance-audio-glasses-panthos-48-burgandy","title":"Nuance Audio Panthos 48 — Hearing Glasses NZ (Burgundy)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e✔ Stock on hand — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe one with some character\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBurgundy is the colour for people who do not particularly want to disappear. It is warm against most complexions, reads as considered rather than loud, and on the rounded panto shape it is the friendliest frame in the Nuance range. No less discreet for it — these are \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nuance-audio\"\u003eglasses with hearing aids\u003c\/a\u003e entirely hidden in the temples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Panthos 48 fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePanthos is the softer, rounder Nuance shape, and 48mm is the narrower of the eye sizes. It suits oval and longer faces. If you have a wider face or a higher bridge, the Square 54 or Square 56 XL is the better call — and we would rather you were in the right frame than the pretty one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNothing inside your ears — open-ear speakers, wearable all day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional microphones focus forward and suppress the room behind you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrescription lenses fitted at the same time: single vision, progressive, sun, blue light or Transitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApp control on iOS and Android\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest for mild-to-moderate hearing difficulty — comfortable one-to-one, struggling in a café. Not a replacement for medical hearing aids in more significant loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent Hamilton optometrists — fitted, adjusted and set up with you, not posted in a box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVision and hearing in one appointment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree optometrist advice with every order · nationwide NZ shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myhealth1st.com.au\/appointmentWidget\/?practiceId=9357\u0026amp;treatmentId=21880\"\u003eBook a Nuance Audio fitting in Hamilton →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Try them on, hear them working in a real room, and leave with the app set up. Or order online and we'll arrange fitting when you collect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nuance-audio\"\u003eSee the full Nuance Audio hearing glasses range →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuance Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52440130257177,"sku":"RO-0162","price":1320.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/nuanceaudiopanthos48-BurgandyFront.png?v=1779850721"},{"product_id":"nuance-audio-glasses-panthos-48-deep-blue","title":"Nuance Audio Panthos 48 — Hearing Glasses NZ (Deep Blue)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e✔ Stock on hand — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSofter than black, still understated\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep blue is the colour most people land on when black feels a little severe. It warms the face without announcing itself, and on the rounded panto shape it is quietly flattering. The hearing technology stays where it belongs: invisible, in the temples. These are \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nuance-audio\"\u003ehearing aid glasses\u003c\/a\u003e that look like glasses, because they are.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Panthos 48 fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePanthos is the rounder of the two Nuance shapes and 48mm is the narrower eye size. It works well on oval and longer faces and on anyone who finds square frames too dominant. Broader face? The Square 54 or Square 56 XL will sit better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-ear speakers — nothing in your ear canal, nothing to take out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional microphones lift the voice in front of you above the background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour prescription too: single vision, progressive, sun, blue light or Transitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust on the fly through the Nuance Audio app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for mild-to-moderate hearing difficulty. If your hearing has changed noticeably, have it tested first — these are not a replacement for medical hearing aids in significant loss, and we will say so if that is what we think.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptometrist-owned Hamilton practice — the microphones only work if the frame sits right, so we fit and adjust them in person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVision and hearing sorted in one appointment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree optometrist advice with every order · nationwide NZ shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myhealth1st.com.au\/appointmentWidget\/?practiceId=9357\u0026amp;treatmentId=21880\"\u003eBook a Nuance Audio fitting in Hamilton →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Try them on, hear them working in a real room, and leave with the app set up. Or order online and we'll arrange fitting when you collect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nuance-audio\"\u003eSee the full Nuance Audio hearing glasses range →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuance Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52440134648089,"sku":"RO-0163","price":1320.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/nuanceaudiopanthos48-DeepBlueFront.png?v=1779850997"},{"product_id":"nuance-audio-glasses-square-54-shiny-black","title":"Nuance Audio Square 54 — Hearing Glasses NZ (Shiny Black)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e✔ Stock on hand — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe default, and there is nothing wrong with that\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are not sure which Nuance to choose, it is usually this one. Square 54 in shiny black is the most conventional-looking frame in the range and the one that suits the widest variety of faces. It is also the pair most people are actually picturing when they search for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nuance-audio\"\u003ehearing aid glasses\u003c\/a\u003e — a normal spectacle frame, with the technology invisible in the temples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Square 54 fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA medium 54mm eye in a classic square shape. It carries a progressive lens comfortably, sits well on average-to-broad faces, and has enough depth for a proper reading zone. Narrower face? Try the Panthos 48. Broader face or a higher bridge? Go up to the Square 56 XL.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-ear speakers — nothing inside the ear canal at all\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional microphones focus on the voice in front of you and pull back the room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull prescription range: single vision, progressive, sun, blue light or Transitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApp control on iOS and Android\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntended for mild-to-moderate hearing difficulty — the point where a quiet conversation is easy but a restaurant is exhausting. Not a replacement for medical hearing aids in more significant loss; if your hearing has changed noticeably, get it tested first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent Hamilton optometrists — the microphones only perform if the frame is positioned correctly, so these are fitted and adjusted in person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVision and hearing addressed in one appointment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree optometrist advice with every order · nationwide NZ shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myhealth1st.com.au\/appointmentWidget\/?practiceId=9357\u0026amp;treatmentId=21880\"\u003eBook a Nuance Audio fitting in Hamilton →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Try them on, hear them working in a real room, and leave with the app set up. Or order online and we'll arrange fitting when you collect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nuance-audio\"\u003eSee the full Nuance Audio hearing glasses range →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuance Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52440141070617,"sku":"RO-0167","price":1320.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/nuanceaudiosquare54-BlackFront.png?v=1779851218"},{"product_id":"nuance-audio-glasses-square-54-burgandy","title":"Nuance Audio Square 54 — Hearing Glasses NZ (Burgundy)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e✔ Stock on hand — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe wearable shape, in the warmest colour\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBurgundy on the Square 54 is the combination for people who want the practical frame without the funereal colour. It is rich rather than bright, flatters warm and olive complexions particularly well, and still passes as an ordinary pair of spectacles — which matters, because the entire argument for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nuance-audio\"\u003eglasses with hearing aids built in\u003c\/a\u003e is that nobody can tell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Square 54 fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA medium 54mm eye in the classic square shape — the most versatile fit in the range. It handles progressive lenses well and suits average-to-broad faces. Narrower face: Panthos 48. Broader face or higher bridge: Square 56 XL.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-ear speakers — nothing sits inside the ear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional microphones isolate the voice in front of you from the noise behind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTakes your prescription: single vision, progressive, sun, blue light or Transitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApp control on iOS and Android\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for mild-to-moderate hearing difficulty — fine one-to-one, hard work in a busy room. These are not medical hearing aids and will not substitute for them in significant loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent Hamilton optometrists — dispensed, fitted and adjusted properly, with the app configured alongside you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVision and hearing handled together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree optometrist advice with every order · nationwide NZ shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myhealth1st.com.au\/appointmentWidget\/?practiceId=9357\u0026amp;treatmentId=21880\"\u003eBook a Nuance Audio fitting in Hamilton →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Try them on, hear them working in a real room, and leave with the app set up. Or order online and we'll arrange fitting when you collect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nuance-audio\"\u003eSee the full Nuance Audio hearing glasses range →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuance Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52440144478489,"sku":"RO-0165","price":1320.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/nuance_20audio_20square_2054_20-_20Burgandy_20Front_hero.jpg?v=1779851368"},{"product_id":"nuance-audio-glasses-square-55-burgandy-xl","title":"Nuance Audio Square 56 XL — Hearing Glasses NZ (Burgundy)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e✔ Stock on hand — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe wide fit, with some warmth\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBurgundy is the least expected choice in the XL frame and often the most flattering. A large frame in black can dominate a face; burgundy gives it depth instead of weight. The technology is identical to every other pair in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nuance-audio\"\u003eNuance Audio range\u003c\/a\u003e — directional microphones, open-ear speakers, nothing visible, nothing in your ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Square 56 XL fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e56mm eye, wider bridge, longer temples: the fit for broader faces and higher bridges. Frames that pinch at the temples or leave marks are frames that will not hold the microphones where they need to be, so getting this size right is not a cosmetic matter. If the XL feels loose, the Square 54 is the correct call.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-ear speakers — nothing sits inside the ear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional microphones focus on the person in front and suppress the noise behind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTakes your prescription: single vision, progressive, sun, blue light or Transitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApp control on iOS and Android\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor mild-to-moderate hearing difficulty — comfortable one-to-one, difficult in a busy room. Not a medical hearing aid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent Hamilton optometrists — measured, fitted, adjusted and set up in person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVision and hearing in one appointment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree optometrist advice with every order · nationwide NZ shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myhealth1st.com.au\/appointmentWidget\/?practiceId=9357\u0026amp;treatmentId=21880\"\u003eBook a Nuance Audio fitting in Hamilton →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Try them on, hear them working in a real room, and leave with the app set up. Or order online and we'll arrange fitting when you collect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nuance-audio\"\u003eSee the full Nuance Audio hearing glasses range →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuance Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52440147722521,"sku":"RO-0168","price":1320.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/nuance_20audio_20square_2054_20-_20Burgandy_20Front_hero.jpg?v=1779851368"},{"product_id":"nuance-audio-glasses-square-55-shiny-black-xl","title":"Nuance Audio Square 56 XL — Hearing Glasses NZ (Shiny Black)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e✔ Stock on hand — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe wide fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost hearing eyewear is made in one size and hopes for the best. The Square 56 XL exists because a lot of people — men in particular — simply do not fit a 54mm frame, and a frame that does not sit correctly does not just look wrong, it stops the microphones working properly. Shiny black keeps it as unremarkable as possible: a normal pair of glasses that happens to be one of the better \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nuance-audio\"\u003ehearing aid glasses\u003c\/a\u003e on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Square 56 XL fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 56mm eye with a wider bridge and longer temples — built for broader faces and higher bridges. If the Square 54 pinches at the temples or leaves marks, this is your size. If it swims on you, go down to the Square 54 or the Panthos 48.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-ear speakers — nothing inserted into the ear canal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional microphones focus forward and cut the room behind you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull prescription range: single vision, progressive, sun, blue light or Transitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApp control on iOS and Android\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor mild-to-moderate hearing difficulty. Not a replacement for medical hearing aids in more significant loss — if your hearing has changed noticeably, have it properly tested first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent Hamilton optometrists — we measure, fit and adjust in person, which for this product is the difference between it working and it not\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVision and hearing in one appointment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree optometrist advice with every order · nationwide NZ shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myhealth1st.com.au\/appointmentWidget\/?practiceId=9357\u0026amp;treatmentId=21880\"\u003eBook a Nuance Audio fitting in Hamilton →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Try them on, hear them working in a real room, and leave with the app set up. Or order online and we'll arrange fitting when you collect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nuance-audio\"\u003eSee the full Nuance Audio hearing glasses range →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuance Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52440148246809,"sku":"RO-0170","price":1320.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/nuanceaudiosquare54-BlackFront.png?v=1779851218"},{"product_id":"nuance-audio-glasses-square-54-deep-blue","title":"Nuance Audio Square 54 — Hearing Glasses NZ (Deep Blue)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e✔ Stock on hand — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eClassic shape, a little more colour\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Square 54 is the most wearable frame Nuance makes, and deep blue is the colour that softens it. Black can be stark on fair complexions; blue does the same job with more warmth and no more attention. As with every pair in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nuance-audio\"\u003eNuance Audio range\u003c\/a\u003e, the directional microphones and open-ear speakers are hidden entirely within the temples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Square 54 fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedium 54mm eye, classic square shape. Comfortable with progressive lenses, suits average-to-broad faces, and deep enough for a usable reading zone. If your face is narrower, look at the Panthos 48; if it is broader, the Square 56 XL.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNothing in your ears — open-ear speakers you can wear all day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional microphones bring the person opposite you forward and push the background back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrescription lenses fitted at the same time: single vision, progressive, sun, blue light or Transitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine-tune through the Nuance Audio app on iOS or Android\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest for mild-to-moderate hearing difficulty. Not a substitute for medical hearing aids in more significant loss — we will tell you plainly if we think that is what you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptometrist-owned practice in Hamilton — fitted, adjusted and set up with you in person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVision and hearing in a single appointment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree optometrist advice with every order · nationwide NZ shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myhealth1st.com.au\/appointmentWidget\/?practiceId=9357\u0026amp;treatmentId=21880\"\u003eBook a Nuance Audio fitting in Hamilton →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Try them on, hear them working in a real room, and leave with the app set up. Or order online and we'll arrange fitting when you collect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nuance-audio\"\u003eSee the full Nuance Audio hearing glasses range →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuance Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52440149950745,"sku":"RO-0166","price":1320.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/nuanceaudiosquare54-DeepBlueFront.png?v=1779851594"},{"product_id":"nuance-audio-glasses-square-55-deep-blue-xl","title":"Nuance Audio Square 56 XL — Hearing Glasses NZ (Deep Blue)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e✔ Stock on hand — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe wide fit, without the severity\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep blue on the XL frame is a quietly good combination: a larger frame in black can look heavy on the face, and blue takes the weight out of it without drawing attention. Everything else is unchanged — directional microphones and open-ear speakers concealed in the temples, so these read as \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nuance-audio\"\u003eordinary glasses with hearing aids\u003c\/a\u003e nobody can see.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Square 56 XL fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e56mm eye, wider bridge, longer temples. Made for broader faces and higher bridges. If a standard frame leaves pressure marks at the temples or sits too close to your cheeks, this is the size you have been looking for. If it feels loose, step down to the Square 54.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNothing in your ears — open-ear speakers, all-day wearable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional microphones lift the voice opposite you clear of the background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrescription lenses fitted at the same time: single vision, progressive, sun, blue light or Transitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust through the Nuance Audio app on iOS or Android\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuited to mild-to-moderate hearing difficulty. Not a medical hearing aid, and not a substitute for one in significant loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptometrist-owned practice in Hamilton — fitted and adjusted properly, app set up with you before you leave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVision and hearing handled together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree optometrist advice with every order · nationwide NZ shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myhealth1st.com.au\/appointmentWidget\/?practiceId=9357\u0026amp;treatmentId=21880\"\u003eBook a Nuance Audio fitting in Hamilton →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Try them on, hear them working in a real room, and leave with the app set up. Or order online and we'll arrange fitting when you collect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nuance-audio\"\u003eSee the full Nuance Audio hearing glasses range →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuance Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52440161452313,"sku":"RO-0169","price":1320.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/nuanceaudiosquare54-DeepBlueFront.png?v=1779851594"},{"product_id":"nuance-audio-plus-square-53-black","title":"Nuance Audio Plus Square 53 — Hearing Glasses NZ (Black)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable to order — fitted by the optometrist team at Rose Optometry, Hamilton, and shipped NZ-wide.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNuance Audio Plus is EssilorLuxottica's second-generation hearing glasses, released in September 2026: prescription-ready frames with open-ear speakers and beamforming microphones built into the temples, so mild-to-moderate hearing difficulty is handled by the glasses you already wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSquare 53 in Black\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Square 53 is the most conventional-looking frame in the Plus range and the one that suits the widest spread of faces: a clean rectangular front, a medium-to-wide 53mm eye and 40.6mm of lens depth, which is what lets a progressive lens sit properly without a cramped reading zone. When someone is unsure which Plus to choose, this is usually the answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack is the discreet choice — it disappears on most faces, goes with everything, and is the colour most people choose when they want the hearing technology to be the least noticeable thing about the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFit and sizing — Square 53\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens 53mm · bridge 19mm · temple 145mm · lens height 40.6mm · hinge-to-hinge 128.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame size S (wide fit), universal bridge; rectangular shape, unisex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest on average-to-broad faces with a medium-to-high nose bridge. If it looks wide on you, or you have a low bridge, the Panthos 48 with its adjustable nosepads is the better fit; if you want a more lifted, feminine line, look at the Upturn 52.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLens options for the Black Square 53\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard lenses — NZ$1,699.\u003c\/strong\u003e The frame arrives with demo lenses and our optometrists fit your prescription in Hamilton: single vision, progressive, occupational, blue-light or tinted. Lens pricing is quoted at your fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransitions® Clear to Grey — NZ$1,859.\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory-fitted light-adaptive lenses: clear indoors, darkening outdoors in a tint chosen to suit the black frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Nuance Audio Plus does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-ear speakers hidden in the temples — nothing in the ear canal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeamforming directional microphones with three levels of background-noise reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrontal and All-Around listening modes, four amplification presets, volume 1–5 in the Nuance Audio app (iOS and Android)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnswer and manage phone calls on the frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAround 10 hours of use per charge under typical conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for mild-to-moderate hearing difficulty — the point where a quiet conversation is easy but a restaurant is exhausting. Not a replacement for medical hearing aids in more significant loss; if your hearing has changed noticeably, have it tested first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy Nuance Audio Plus from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent Hamilton optometrists — the microphones only perform when the frame is positioned correctly, so we fit and adjust in person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVision and hearing addressed in one appointment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree optometrist advice with every order · tracked NZ-wide shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myhealth1st.com.au\/appointmentWidget\/?practiceId=9357\u0026amp;treatmentId=21880\"\u003eBook a Nuance Audio Plus fitting in Hamilton →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Try them on, hear them working in a real room, and leave with the app set up. Or order online and we will arrange fitting when you collect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNuance Audio Plus Square 53 Black — frequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow much are Nuance Audio Plus glasses in New Zealand?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Nuance Audio Plus Square 53 in Black is NZ$1,699 with standard demo lenses (your prescription is then fitted by Rose Optometry, quoted separately at your appointment) or NZ$1,859 with Transitions® Clear to Grey light-adaptive lenses factory-fitted. Those are EssilorLuxottica's New Zealand recommended retail prices; the original Nuance Audio range is NZ$1,320.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhere can I buy Nuance Audio Plus glasses in NZ?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNuance Audio Plus is sold in New Zealand through authorised optical and hearing-care practices. Rose Optometry in Frankton, Hamilton stocks the full Plus range — Square 53 in Black included — and ships nationwide. You can order online here or book a fitting to try the frames on and hear them working in a real room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do Nuance Audio Plus hearing glasses work?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo beamforming microphone arrays in the frame pick up the voice in front of you and suppress sound from the sides and behind; the processed sound is played through open-ear speakers hidden in the temples, so nothing sits in your ear canal. You choose Frontal or All-Around listening in the Nuance Audio app, set one of four amplification presets and a background-noise-reduction level, and adjust volume on the frame or in the app.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is new in Nuance Audio Plus compared with the original Nuance Audio?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBattery life of around 10 hours per charge, beamforming directional microphones for clearer speech in noisy rooms, hands-free phone calls answered on the frame, a physical power switch and volume buttons, two new colours (Amber and Olive Green) and three new frame shapes — Square 53, Upturn 52 and Panthos 48 — with a wider size range including adjustable nosepads on the Panthos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAre Nuance Audio glasses any good for hearing loss?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor mild-to-moderate hearing difficulty — the stage where one-to-one conversation is fine but restaurants and group settings are tiring — they are a real option, and the beamforming in the Plus generation makes a noticeable difference in noise. 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Rose Optometry is an EssilorLuxottica stockist in Hamilton, New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhich Nuance Audio Plus frame is best for my face?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSquare 53 (53-19-145) suits average-to-broad faces and gives the most lens depth for progressives. Upturn 52 (52-18-140) is a soft cat-eye for narrow-to-average faces and smaller heads. Panthos 48 (48-22-145) is a round panto with adjustable nosepads for narrow faces and low bridges. This page is the Square 53 in Black; the other shapes are in the Nuance Audio collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nuance-audio\"\u003eSee the full Nuance Audio hearing glasses range →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSupplier reference 0AW5005 06 (standard) \/ 04 (Transitions). 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The 53mm eye and 128.6mm hinge-to-hinge width put it at the broader end of the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurgundy is for people who want a frame with some character without it shouting: a deep wine red that reads almost black indoors and warms up in daylight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFit and sizing — Square 53\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens 53mm · bridge 19mm · temple 145mm · lens height 40.6mm · hinge-to-hinge 128.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame size S (wide fit), universal bridge; rectangular shape, unisex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest on average-to-broad faces with a medium-to-high nose bridge. If it looks wide on you, or you have a low bridge, the Panthos 48 with its adjustable nosepads is the better fit; if you want a more lifted, feminine line, look at the Upturn 52.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLens options for the Burgundy Square 53\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard lenses — NZ$1,699.\u003c\/strong\u003e The frame arrives with demo lenses and our optometrists fit your prescription in Hamilton: single vision, progressive, occupational, blue-light or tinted. Lens pricing is quoted at your fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransitions® Clear to Emerald — NZ$1,859.\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory-fitted light-adaptive lenses: clear indoors, darkening outdoors in a tint chosen to suit the burgundy frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Nuance Audio Plus does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-ear speakers hidden in the temples — nothing in the ear canal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeamforming directional microphones with three levels of background-noise reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrontal and All-Around listening modes, four amplification presets, volume 1–5 in the Nuance Audio app (iOS and Android)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnswer and manage phone calls on the frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAround 10 hours of use per charge under typical conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for mild-to-moderate hearing difficulty — the point where a quiet conversation is easy but a restaurant is exhausting. Not a replacement for medical hearing aids in more significant loss; if your hearing has changed noticeably, have it tested first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy Nuance Audio Plus from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHearing glasses are only as good as their fit. Rose Optometry's optometrist team fits every pair in Frankton, Hamilton, sets the frame height that the microphones need, fits your prescription and pairs the app before you leave — or walks you through it by phone if you order online. One appointment covers your eyes and your hearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myhealth1st.com.au\/appointmentWidget\/?practiceId=9357\u0026amp;treatmentId=21880\"\u003eBook a Nuance Audio Plus fitting in Hamilton →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Try them on, hear them working in a real room, and leave with the app set up. Or order online and we will arrange fitting when you collect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNuance Audio Plus Square 53 Burgundy — frequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere can I buy Nuance Audio Plus glasses in NZ?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNuance Audio Plus is sold in New Zealand through authorised optical and hearing-care practices. Rose Optometry in Frankton, Hamilton stocks the full Plus range — Square 53 in Burgundy included — and ships nationwide. You can order online here or book a fitting to try the frames on and hear them working in a real room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do Nuance Audio Plus hearing glasses work?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo beamforming microphone arrays in the frame pick up the voice in front of you and suppress sound from the sides and behind; the processed sound is played through open-ear speakers hidden in the temples, so nothing sits in your ear canal. You choose Frontal or All-Around listening in the Nuance Audio app, set one of four amplification presets and a background-noise-reduction level, and adjust volume on the frame or in the app.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow much are Nuance Audio Plus glasses in New Zealand?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Nuance Audio Plus Square 53 in Burgundy is NZ$1,699 with standard demo lenses (your prescription is then fitted by Rose Optometry, quoted separately at your appointment) or NZ$1,859 with Transitions® Clear to Emerald light-adaptive lenses factory-fitted. Those are EssilorLuxottica's New Zealand recommended retail prices; the original Nuance Audio range is NZ$1,320.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWho makes Nuance Audio?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNuance Audio is made by EssilorLuxottica, the French-Italian group behind Essilor and Transitions lenses and the Ray-Ban, Oakley and Oliver Peoples frame brands. Rose Optometry is an EssilorLuxottica stockist in Hamilton, New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhich Nuance Audio Plus frame is best for my face?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSquare 53 (53-19-145) suits average-to-broad faces and gives the most lens depth for progressives. Upturn 52 (52-18-140) is a soft cat-eye for narrow-to-average faces and smaller heads. Panthos 48 (48-22-145) is a round panto with adjustable nosepads for narrow faces and low bridges. This page is the Square 53 in Burgundy; the other shapes are in the Nuance Audio collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow long does the battery last on Nuance Audio Plus?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssilorLuxottica quotes approximately 10 hours under average conditions — enough for a working day or a long dinner out. Charging is via the supplied charger; we will show you how to top up at your fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I take phone calls on Nuance Audio Plus?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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Nuance Audio Plus arrived in New Zealand in September 2026 with three new frame shapes, five colours, roughly ten hours of battery and beamforming microphones that make a real difference in a noisy room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSquare 53 in Deep Blue\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Square 53 is the workhorse of the Plus line — a 53-19-145 rectangular frame that carries single vision or progressive lenses comfortably and sits well on average-to-broad faces. It is the frame we reach for first when fitting a man or a larger head; the Upturn and Panthos cover the narrower end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep blue is softer than black but still understated — the colour most people land on when they want a hint of colour they will not tire of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFit and sizing — Square 53\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens 53mm · bridge 19mm · temple 145mm · lens height 40.6mm · hinge-to-hinge 128.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame size S (wide fit), universal bridge; rectangular shape, unisex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest on average-to-broad faces with a medium-to-high nose bridge. If it looks wide on you, or you have a low bridge, the Panthos 48 with its adjustable nosepads is the better fit; if you want a more lifted, feminine line, look at the Upturn 52.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLens options for the Deep Blue Square 53\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard lenses — NZ$1,699.\u003c\/strong\u003e The frame arrives with demo lenses and our optometrists fit your prescription in Hamilton: single vision, progressive, occupational, blue-light or tinted. 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You can order online here or book a fitting to try the frames on and hear them working in a real room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I take phone calls on Nuance Audio Plus?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Plus connects to your phone over Bluetooth and you can answer and manage calls on the frame itself, with the beamforming microphones picking up your voice. The original Nuance Audio did not offer hands-free calling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan you wear glasses with hearing aids?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can, but conventional behind-the-ear hearing aids compete with spectacle arms for the same space behind the ear, which is why many glasses-wearers find them uncomfortable or find the aids fall off. 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Or order online and we will arrange fitting when you collect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNuance Audio Plus Square 53 Amber — frequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow much are Nuance Audio Plus glasses in New Zealand?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Nuance Audio Plus Square 53 in Amber is NZ$1,699 with standard demo lenses (your prescription is then fitted by Rose Optometry, quoted separately at your appointment) or NZ$1,859 with Transitions® Clear to Sapphire light-adaptive lenses factory-fitted. Those are EssilorLuxottica's New Zealand recommended retail prices; the original Nuance Audio range is NZ$1,320.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhere can I buy Nuance Audio Plus glasses in NZ?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNuance Audio Plus is sold in New Zealand through authorised optical and hearing-care practices. Rose Optometry in Frankton, Hamilton stocks the full Plus range — Square 53 in Amber included — and ships nationwide. You can order online here or book a fitting to try the frames on and hear them working in a real room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do Nuance Audio Plus hearing glasses work?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo beamforming microphone arrays in the frame pick up the voice in front of you and suppress sound from the sides and behind; the processed sound is played through open-ear speakers hidden in the temples, so nothing sits in your ear canal. You choose Frontal or All-Around listening in the Nuance Audio app, set one of four amplification presets and a background-noise-reduction level, and adjust volume on the frame or in the app.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs there an app for Nuance Audio Plus?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the Nuance Audio app on iOS and Android. It lets you switch between Frontal and All-Around modes, pick one of four amplification presets, set background-noise reduction across three levels, adjust volume on a 1–5 scale and check battery. The Plus frames also add a physical power switch and volume buttons so the basics work without your phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes the Amber Square 53 come with Transitions lenses?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is available two ways: with standard demo lenses at NZ$1,699 (we fit your prescription), or with factory-fitted Transitions® Clear to Sapphire light-adaptive lenses at NZ$1,859, which stay clear indoors and darken outdoors in a tint chosen to suit the amber frame. Choose the lens option above before adding to cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I try Nuance Audio Plus before I buy?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Book a fitting at Rose Optometry in Frankton, Hamilton — you will try the frame on, hear it working in a normal room with background noise, and leave with the app paired. 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If it looks wide on you, or you have a low bridge, the Panthos 48 with its adjustable nosepads is the better fit; if you want a more lifted, feminine line, look at the Upturn 52.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLens options for the Olive Green Square 53\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard lenses — NZ$1,699.\u003c\/strong\u003e The frame arrives with demo lenses and our optometrists fit your prescription in Hamilton: single vision, progressive, occupational, blue-light or tinted. 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Temples are 140mm, so it also suits people who find standard 145mm arms too long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLens options for the Black Upturn 52\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard lenses — NZ$1,699.\u003c\/strong\u003e The frame arrives with demo lenses and our optometrists fit your prescription in Hamilton: single vision, progressive, occupational, blue-light or tinted. Lens pricing is quoted at your fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransitions® Clear to Grey — NZ$1,859.\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory-fitted light-adaptive lenses: clear indoors, darkening outdoors in a tint chosen to suit the black frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Nuance Audio Plus does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeakers sit inside the temples and fire toward your ears, so nothing goes in the ear canal and you can still hear the room naturally. 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One appointment covers your eyes and your hearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myhealth1st.com.au\/appointmentWidget\/?practiceId=9357\u0026amp;treatmentId=21880\"\u003eBook a Nuance Audio Plus fitting in Hamilton →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Try them on, hear them working in a real room, and leave with the app set up. Or order online and we will arrange fitting when you collect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNuance Audio Plus Upturn 52 Black — frequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do Nuance Audio Plus hearing glasses work?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo beamforming microphone arrays in the frame pick up the voice in front of you and suppress sound from the sides and behind; the processed sound is played through open-ear speakers hidden in the temples, so nothing sits in your ear canal. You choose Frontal or All-Around listening in the Nuance Audio app, set one of four amplification presets and a background-noise-reduction level, and adjust volume on the frame or in the app.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow much are Nuance Audio Plus glasses in New Zealand?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Nuance Audio Plus Upturn 52 in Black is NZ$1,699 with standard demo lenses (your prescription is then fitted by Rose Optometry, quoted separately at your appointment) or NZ$1,859 with Transitions® Clear to Grey light-adaptive lenses factory-fitted. Those are EssilorLuxottica's New Zealand recommended retail prices; the original Nuance Audio range is NZ$1,320.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhere can I buy Nuance Audio Plus glasses in NZ?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNuance Audio Plus is sold in New Zealand through authorised optical and hearing-care practices. Rose Optometry in Frankton, Hamilton stocks the full Plus range — Upturn 52 in Black included — and ships nationwide. You can order online here or book a fitting to try the frames on and hear them working in a real room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAre Nuance Audio glasses any good for hearing loss?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor mild-to-moderate hearing difficulty — the stage where one-to-one conversation is fine but restaurants and group settings are tiring — they are a real option, and the beamforming in the Plus generation makes a noticeable difference in noise. They are not a substitute for prescribed hearing aids in more significant loss. If your hearing has changed, we recommend a hearing test first; we can arrange one in Hamilton.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I get my prescription put in Nuance Audio Plus glasses?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The Upturn 52 arrives with demo lenses and our optometrists fit your prescription — single vision, progressive, occupational or blue-light — in Hamilton. Most everyday prescriptions are within range; we confirm yours at the fitting. You can also choose the factory Transitions® Clear to Grey option, which is a light-adaptive lens fitted to this frame by EssilorLuxottica.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWho makes Nuance Audio?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNuance Audio is made by EssilorLuxottica, the French-Italian group behind Essilor and Transitions lenses and the Ray-Ban, Oakley and Oliver Peoples frame brands. Rose Optometry is an EssilorLuxottica stockist in Hamilton, New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhich Nuance Audio Plus frame is best for my face?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSquare 53 (53-19-145) suits average-to-broad faces and gives the most lens depth for progressives. Upturn 52 (52-18-140) is a soft cat-eye for narrow-to-average faces and smaller heads. Panthos 48 (48-22-145) is a round panto with adjustable nosepads for narrow faces and low bridges. This page is the Upturn 52 in Black; the other shapes are in the Nuance Audio collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow long does the battery last on Nuance Audio Plus?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssilorLuxottica quotes approximately 10 hours under average conditions — enough for a working day or a long dinner out. Charging is via the supplied charger; we will show you how to top up at your fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nuance-audio\"\u003eSee the full Nuance Audio hearing glasses range →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSupplier reference 0AW5006 06 (standard) \/ 04 (Transitions). 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Nuance Audio Plus arrived in New Zealand in September 2026 with three new frame shapes, five colours, roughly ten hours of battery and beamforming microphones that make a real difference in a noisy room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUpturn 52 in Burgundy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the Square 53 is squared-off and the Panthos is round, the Upturn 52 is the frame with a bit of lift at the outer corner. Its 38.1mm lens height is the shallowest of the three, which keeps the look light on the face; it still takes a progressive, but with a slightly smaller reading zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurgundy flatters most skin tones and looks particularly good with grey or white hair — it is the colour we suggest when black feels too severe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFit and sizing — Upturn 52\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens 52mm · bridge 18mm · temple 140mm · lens height 38.1mm · hinge-to-hinge 125.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame size S (regular fit), universal bridge; soft cat-eye shape, designed for women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest on narrow-to-average faces. The 38.1mm depth suits single vision and most progressives; if you rely on a large reading area, the Square 53 gives you more room. Temples are 140mm, so it also suits people who find standard 145mm arms too long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLens options for the Burgundy Upturn 52\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard lenses — NZ$1,699.\u003c\/strong\u003e The frame arrives with demo lenses and our optometrists fit your prescription in Hamilton: single vision, progressive, occupational, blue-light or tinted. Lens pricing is quoted at your fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransitions® Clear to Emerald — NZ$1,859.\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory-fitted light-adaptive lenses: clear indoors, darkening outdoors in a tint chosen to suit the burgundy frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Nuance Audio Plus does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeakers sit inside the temples and fire toward your ears, so nothing goes in the ear canal and you can still hear the room naturally. 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Not a replacement for medical hearing aids in more significant loss; if your hearing has changed noticeably, have it tested first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy Nuance Audio Plus from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthorised EssilorLuxottica stockist in Hamilton, NZ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-person fitting so the microphone array sits where it should\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour prescription fitted by our optometrists, not a lab you never meet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNationwide courier, optometrist advice with every order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myhealth1st.com.au\/appointmentWidget\/?practiceId=9357\u0026amp;treatmentId=21880\"\u003eBook a Nuance Audio Plus fitting in Hamilton →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Try them on, hear them working in a real room, and leave with the app set up. Or order online and we will arrange fitting when you collect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNuance Audio Plus Upturn 52 Burgundy — frequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow much are Nuance Audio Plus glasses in New Zealand?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Nuance Audio Plus Upturn 52 in Burgundy is NZ$1,699 with standard demo lenses (your prescription is then fitted by Rose Optometry, quoted separately at your appointment) or NZ$1,859 with Transitions® Clear to Emerald light-adaptive lenses factory-fitted. Those are EssilorLuxottica's New Zealand recommended retail prices; the original Nuance Audio range is NZ$1,320.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhere can I buy Nuance Audio Plus glasses in NZ?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNuance Audio Plus is sold in New Zealand through authorised optical and hearing-care practices. Rose Optometry in Frankton, Hamilton stocks the full Plus range — Upturn 52 in Burgundy included — and ships nationwide. You can order online here or book a fitting to try the frames on and hear them working in a real room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do Nuance Audio Plus hearing glasses work?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo beamforming microphone arrays in the frame pick up the voice in front of you and suppress sound from the sides and behind; the processed sound is played through open-ear speakers hidden in the temples, so nothing sits in your ear canal. You choose Frontal or All-Around listening in the Nuance Audio app, set one of four amplification presets and a background-noise-reduction level, and adjust volume on the frame or in the app.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhich Nuance Audio Plus frame is best for my face?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSquare 53 (53-19-145) suits average-to-broad faces and gives the most lens depth for progressives. Upturn 52 (52-18-140) is a soft cat-eye for narrow-to-average faces and smaller heads. Panthos 48 (48-22-145) is a round panto with adjustable nosepads for narrow faces and low bridges. This page is the Upturn 52 in Burgundy; the other shapes are in the Nuance Audio collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow long does the battery last on Nuance Audio Plus?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssilorLuxottica quotes approximately 10 hours under average conditions — enough for a working day or a long dinner out. Charging is via the supplied charger; we will show you how to top up at your fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I take phone calls on Nuance Audio Plus?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Plus connects to your phone over Bluetooth and you can answer and manage calls on the frame itself, with the beamforming microphones picking up your voice. The original Nuance Audio did not offer hands-free calling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan you wear glasses with hearing aids?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can, but conventional behind-the-ear hearing aids compete with spectacle arms for the same space behind the ear, which is why many glasses-wearers find them uncomfortable or find the aids fall off. Nuance Audio Plus solves that by putting the hearing technology inside the spectacle temples — one thing on your ears instead of two.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo Nuance Audio Plus glasses need an audiologist?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo prescription for the hearing side is required — they are designed for self-adjusted, mild-to-moderate hearing support. The frame does need to be fitted properly, because microphone performance depends on position, which is why we fit and adjust them in person at Rose Optometry. 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You choose Frontal or All-Around listening in the Nuance Audio app, set one of four amplification presets and a background-noise-reduction level, and adjust volume on the frame or in the app.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow much are Nuance Audio Plus glasses in New Zealand?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Nuance Audio Plus Upturn 52 in Deep Blue is NZ$1,699 with standard demo lenses (your prescription is then fitted by Rose Optometry, quoted separately at your appointment) or NZ$1,859 with Transitions® Clear to Amber light-adaptive lenses factory-fitted. Those are EssilorLuxottica's New Zealand recommended retail prices; the original Nuance Audio range is NZ$1,320.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan you wear glasses with hearing aids?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can, but conventional behind-the-ear hearing aids compete with spectacle arms for the same space behind the ear, which is why many glasses-wearers find them uncomfortable or find the aids fall off. Nuance Audio Plus solves that by putting the hearing technology inside the spectacle temples — one thing on your ears instead of two.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo Nuance Audio Plus glasses need an audiologist?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo prescription for the hearing side is required — they are designed for self-adjusted, mild-to-moderate hearing support. The frame does need to be fitted properly, because microphone performance depends on position, which is why we fit and adjust them in person at Rose Optometry. If you want a formal hearing assessment first, we can refer you locally in Hamilton.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs there an app for Nuance Audio Plus?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the Nuance Audio app on iOS and Android. It lets you switch between Frontal and All-Around modes, pick one of four amplification presets, set background-noise reduction across three levels, adjust volume on a 1–5 scale and check battery. 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It launched in September 2026 and Rose Optometry stocks it in Hamilton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUpturn 52 in Amber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft cat-eye is a shape that has stayed in fashion for seventy years for a reason — it lifts the face. The Upturn 52 brings that line to hearing glasses for the first time, in a 52-18-140 that fits narrow-to-average faces without swamping them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amber acetate is semi-transparent, so light passes through the frame edge and it never looks heavy, even in the wider Square shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFit and sizing — Upturn 52\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens 52mm · bridge 18mm · temple 140mm · lens height 38.1mm · hinge-to-hinge 125.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame size S (regular fit), universal bridge; soft cat-eye shape, designed for women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest on narrow-to-average faces. The 38.1mm depth suits single vision and most progressives; if you rely on a large reading area, the Square 53 gives you more room. Temples are 140mm, so it also suits people who find standard 145mm arms too long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLens options for the Amber Upturn 52\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard lenses — NZ$1,699.\u003c\/strong\u003e The frame arrives with demo lenses and our optometrists fit your prescription in Hamilton: single vision, progressive, occupational, blue-light or tinted. 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Or order online and we will arrange fitting when you collect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNuance Audio Plus Upturn 52 Amber — frequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do Nuance Audio Plus hearing glasses work?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo beamforming microphone arrays in the frame pick up the voice in front of you and suppress sound from the sides and behind; the processed sound is played through open-ear speakers hidden in the temples, so nothing sits in your ear canal. 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Not a replacement for medical hearing aids in more significant loss; if your hearing has changed noticeably, have it tested first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy Nuance Audio Plus from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent Hamilton optometrists — the microphones only perform when the frame is positioned correctly, so we fit and adjust in person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVision and hearing addressed in one appointment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree optometrist advice with every order · tracked NZ-wide shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myhealth1st.com.au\/appointmentWidget\/?practiceId=9357\u0026amp;treatmentId=21880\"\u003eBook a Nuance Audio Plus fitting in Hamilton →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Try them on, hear them working in a real room, and leave with the app set up. Or order online and we will arrange fitting when you collect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNuance Audio Plus Upturn 52 Olive Green — frequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow much are Nuance Audio Plus glasses in New Zealand?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Nuance Audio Plus Upturn 52 in Olive Green is NZ$1,699 with standard demo lenses (your prescription is then fitted by Rose Optometry, quoted separately at your appointment) or NZ$1,859 with Transitions® Clear to Green light-adaptive lenses factory-fitted. Those are EssilorLuxottica's New Zealand recommended retail prices; the original Nuance Audio range is NZ$1,320.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhere can I buy Nuance Audio Plus glasses in NZ?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNuance Audio Plus is sold in New Zealand through authorised optical and hearing-care practices. Rose Optometry in Frankton, Hamilton stocks the full Plus range — Upturn 52 in Olive Green included — and ships nationwide. You can order online here or book a fitting to try the frames on and hear them working in a real room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do Nuance Audio Plus hearing glasses work?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo beamforming microphone arrays in the frame pick up the voice in front of you and suppress sound from the sides and behind; the processed sound is played through open-ear speakers hidden in the temples, so nothing sits in your ear canal. You choose Frontal or All-Around listening in the Nuance Audio app, set one of four amplification presets and a background-noise-reduction level, and adjust volume on the frame or in the app.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat size is the Nuance Audio Plus Upturn 52?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eLens width 52mm, bridge 18mm, temple 140mm, lens height 38.1mm, hinge-to-hinge 125.6mm. EssilorLuxottica lists it as frame size S (regular fit), universal bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is new in Nuance Audio Plus compared with the original Nuance Audio?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBattery life of around 10 hours per charge, beamforming directional microphones for clearer speech in noisy rooms, hands-free phone calls answered on the frame, a physical power switch and volume buttons, two new colours (Amber and Olive Green) and three new frame shapes — Square 53, Upturn 52 and Panthos 48 — with a wider size range including adjustable nosepads on the Panthos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAre Nuance Audio glasses any good for hearing loss?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor mild-to-moderate hearing difficulty — the stage where one-to-one conversation is fine but restaurants and group settings are tiring — they are a real option, and the beamforming in the Plus generation makes a noticeable difference in noise. They are not a substitute for prescribed hearing aids in more significant loss. If your hearing has changed, we recommend a hearing test first; we can arrange one in Hamilton.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I get my prescription put in Nuance Audio Plus glasses?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The Upturn 52 arrives with demo lenses and our optometrists fit your prescription — single vision, progressive, occupational or blue-light — in Hamilton. Most everyday prescriptions are within range; we confirm yours at the fitting. You can also choose the factory Transitions® Clear to Green option, which is a light-adaptive lens fitted to this frame by EssilorLuxottica.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWho makes Nuance Audio?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNuance Audio is made by EssilorLuxottica, the French-Italian group behind Essilor and Transitions lenses and the Ray-Ban, Oakley and Oliver Peoples frame brands. 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Nuance Audio Plus arrived in New Zealand in September 2026 with three new frame shapes, five colours, roughly ten hours of battery and beamforming microphones that make a real difference in a noisy room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePanthos 48 in Black\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Panthos 48 is the compact option — the smallest eye size in the Plus line at 48mm and the only one whose fit we can fine-tune at the nose. A 40.4mm lens height means it still carries a progressive despite the small eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack is the safe first choice and the colour we stock first for that reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFit and sizing — Panthos 48\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens 48mm · bridge 22mm · temple 145mm · lens height 40.4mm · hinge-to-hinge 122.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame size XS (regular fit), adjustable gooseneck nosepads; round panto shape, unisex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest on narrow faces and low or flat nose bridges, and for anyone whose glasses usually slide. If the 48mm eye looks small on you, the Square 53 is the step up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLens options for the Black Panthos 48\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard lenses — NZ$1,699.\u003c\/strong\u003e The frame arrives with demo lenses and our optometrists fit your prescription in Hamilton: single vision, progressive, occupational, blue-light or tinted. Lens pricing is quoted at your fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransitions® Clear to Grey — NZ$1,859.\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory-fitted light-adaptive lenses: clear indoors, darkening outdoors in a tint chosen to suit the black frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Nuance Audio Plus does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHearing support for mild-to-moderate difficulty, tuned in the app: four presets, Frontal or All-Around pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeamforming mics — the upgrade over the original — for restaurants, cafés and meetings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHands-free calls via Bluetooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn-frame power switch and volume buttons; no need to reach for your phone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 10-hour battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for mild-to-moderate hearing difficulty — the point where a quiet conversation is easy but a restaurant is exhausting. 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Or order online and we will arrange fitting when you collect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNuance Audio Plus Panthos 48 Black — frequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere can I buy Nuance Audio Plus glasses in NZ?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNuance Audio Plus is sold in New Zealand through authorised optical and hearing-care practices. Rose Optometry in Frankton, Hamilton stocks the full Plus range — Panthos 48 in Black included — and ships nationwide. You can order online here or book a fitting to try the frames on and hear them working in a real room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do Nuance Audio Plus hearing glasses work?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo beamforming microphone arrays in the frame pick up the voice in front of you and suppress sound from the sides and behind; the processed sound is played through open-ear speakers hidden in the temples, so nothing sits in your ear canal. You choose Frontal or All-Around listening in the Nuance Audio app, set one of four amplification presets and a background-noise-reduction level, and adjust volume on the frame or in the app.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow much are Nuance Audio Plus glasses in New Zealand?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Nuance Audio Plus Panthos 48 in Black is NZ$1,699 with standard demo lenses (your prescription is then fitted by Rose Optometry, quoted separately at your appointment) or NZ$1,859 with Transitions® Clear to Grey light-adaptive lenses factory-fitted. Those are EssilorLuxottica's New Zealand recommended retail prices; the original Nuance Audio range is NZ$1,320.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I get my prescription put in Nuance Audio Plus glasses?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The Panthos 48 arrives with demo lenses and our optometrists fit your prescription — single vision, progressive, occupational or blue-light — in Hamilton. Most everyday prescriptions are within range; we confirm yours at the fitting. You can also choose the factory Transitions® Clear to Grey option, which is a light-adaptive lens fitted to this frame by EssilorLuxottica.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWho makes Nuance Audio?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNuance Audio is made by EssilorLuxottica, the French-Italian group behind Essilor and Transitions lenses and the Ray-Ban, Oakley and Oliver Peoples frame brands. Rose Optometry is an EssilorLuxottica stockist in Hamilton, New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhich Nuance Audio Plus frame is best for my face?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSquare 53 (53-19-145) suits average-to-broad faces and gives the most lens depth for progressives. Upturn 52 (52-18-140) is a soft cat-eye for narrow-to-average faces and smaller heads. Panthos 48 (48-22-145) is a round panto with adjustable nosepads for narrow faces and low bridges. 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That matters more than it sounds: the microphones only do their job when the frame sits at the right height, and gooseneck pads let us set that precisely on a narrow face or a low nose bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe burgundy finish is a deep, glossy oxblood. It photographs darker than it looks in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFit and sizing — Panthos 48\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens 48mm · bridge 22mm · temple 145mm · lens height 40.4mm · hinge-to-hinge 122.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame size XS (regular fit), adjustable gooseneck nosepads; round panto shape, unisex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest on narrow faces and low or flat nose bridges, and for anyone whose glasses usually slide. 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Or order online and we will arrange fitting when you collect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNuance Audio Plus Panthos 48 Burgundy — frequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do Nuance Audio Plus hearing glasses work?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo beamforming microphone arrays in the frame pick up the voice in front of you and suppress sound from the sides and behind; the processed sound is played through open-ear speakers hidden in the temples, so nothing sits in your ear canal. 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You can order online here or book a fitting to try the frames on and hear them working in a real room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow long does the battery last on Nuance Audio Plus?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssilorLuxottica quotes approximately 10 hours under average conditions — enough for a working day or a long dinner out. Charging is via the supplied charger; we will show you how to top up at your fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I take phone calls on Nuance Audio Plus?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Plus connects to your phone over Bluetooth and you can answer and manage calls on the frame itself, with the beamforming microphones picking up your voice. The original Nuance Audio did not offer hands-free calling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan you wear glasses with hearing aids?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can, but conventional behind-the-ear hearing aids compete with spectacle arms for the same space behind the ear, which is why many glasses-wearers find them uncomfortable or find the aids fall off. Nuance Audio Plus solves that by putting the hearing technology inside the spectacle temples — one thing on your ears instead of two.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo Nuance Audio Plus glasses need an audiologist?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo prescription for the hearing side is required — they are designed for self-adjusted, mild-to-moderate hearing support. The frame does need to be fitted properly, because microphone performance depends on position, which is why we fit and adjust them in person at Rose Optometry. 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It is the frame for narrow faces, for people who have never had glasses sit straight, and for anyone who simply prefers a round lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep blue is the quiet alternative to black and the colour that suits the widest range of complexions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFit and sizing — Panthos 48\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens 48mm · bridge 22mm · temple 145mm · lens height 40.4mm · hinge-to-hinge 122.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame size XS (regular fit), adjustable gooseneck nosepads; round panto shape, unisex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest on narrow faces and low or flat nose bridges, and for anyone whose glasses usually slide. If the 48mm eye looks small on you, the Square 53 is the step up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLens options for the Deep Blue Panthos 48\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard lenses — NZ$1,699.\u003c\/strong\u003e The frame arrives with demo lenses and our optometrists fit your prescription in Hamilton: single vision, progressive, occupational, blue-light or tinted. 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You choose Frontal or All-Around listening in the Nuance Audio app, set one of four amplification presets and a background-noise-reduction level, and adjust volume on the frame or in the app.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow much are Nuance Audio Plus glasses in New Zealand?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Nuance Audio Plus Panthos 48 in Amber is NZ$1,699 with standard demo lenses (your prescription is then fitted by Rose Optometry, quoted separately at your appointment) or NZ$1,859 with Transitions® Clear to Sapphire light-adaptive lenses factory-fitted. Those are EssilorLuxottica's New Zealand recommended retail prices; the original Nuance Audio range is NZ$1,320.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I try Nuance Audio Plus before I buy?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Book a fitting at Rose Optometry in Frankton, Hamilton — you will try the frame on, hear it working in a normal room with background noise, and leave with the app paired. If you order online first, we arrange the fitting when you collect or ship the frame with setup instructions and a phone walk-through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo you ship Nuance Audio Plus glasses across New Zealand?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, nationwide by tracked courier. For prescription lenses we will need a current prescription or a fitting; frames with Transitions lenses fitted at the factory can ship as-is once your PD and fit are confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat size is the Nuance Audio Plus Panthos 48?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eLens width 48mm, bridge 22mm, temple 145mm, lens height 40.4mm, hinge-to-hinge 122.7mm. EssilorLuxottica lists it as frame size XS (regular fit), adjustable gooseneck nosepads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is new in Nuance Audio Plus compared with the original Nuance Audio?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBattery life of around 10 hours per charge, beamforming directional microphones for clearer speech in noisy rooms, hands-free phone calls answered on the frame, a physical power switch and volume buttons, two new colours (Amber and Olive Green) and three new frame shapes — Square 53, Upturn 52 and Panthos 48 — with a wider size range including adjustable nosepads on the Panthos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAre Nuance Audio glasses any good for hearing loss?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor mild-to-moderate hearing difficulty — the stage where one-to-one conversation is fine but restaurants and group settings are tiring — they are a real option, and the beamforming in the Plus generation makes a noticeable difference in noise. 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That matters more than it sounds: the microphones only do their job when the frame sits at the right height, and gooseneck pads let us set that precisely on a narrow face or a low nose bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlive green suits warm complexions and anyone who wears a lot of earth tones; it is understated in a way that bright colours are not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFit and sizing — Panthos 48\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens 48mm · bridge 22mm · temple 145mm · lens height 40.4mm · hinge-to-hinge 122.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame size XS (regular fit), adjustable gooseneck nosepads; round panto shape, unisex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest on narrow faces and low or flat nose bridges, and for anyone whose glasses usually slide. If the 48mm eye looks small on you, the Square 53 is the step up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLens options for the Olive Green Panthos 48\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard lenses — NZ$1,699.\u003c\/strong\u003e The frame arrives with demo lenses and our optometrists fit your prescription in Hamilton: single vision, progressive, occupational, blue-light or tinted. Lens pricing is quoted at your fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransitions® Clear to Green — NZ$1,859.\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory-fitted light-adaptive lenses: clear indoors, darkening outdoors in a tint chosen to suit the olive green frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Nuance Audio Plus does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHearing support for mild-to-moderate difficulty, tuned in the app: four presets, Frontal or All-Around pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeamforming mics — the upgrade over the original — for restaurants, cafés and meetings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHands-free calls via Bluetooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn-frame power switch and volume buttons; no need to reach for your phone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 10-hour battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for mild-to-moderate hearing difficulty — the point where a quiet conversation is easy but a restaurant is exhausting. Not a replacement for medical hearing aids in more significant loss; if your hearing has changed noticeably, have it tested first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy Nuance Audio Plus from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHearing glasses are only as good as their fit. Rose Optometry's optometrist team fits every pair in Frankton, Hamilton, sets the frame height that the microphones need, fits your prescription and pairs the app before you leave — or walks you through it by phone if you order online. One appointment covers your eyes and your hearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myhealth1st.com.au\/appointmentWidget\/?practiceId=9357\u0026amp;treatmentId=21880\"\u003eBook a Nuance Audio Plus fitting in Hamilton →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Try them on, hear them working in a real room, and leave with the app set up. Or order online and we will arrange fitting when you collect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNuance Audio Plus Panthos 48 Olive Green — frequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do Nuance Audio Plus hearing glasses work?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo beamforming microphone arrays in the frame pick up the voice in front of you and suppress sound from the sides and behind; the processed sound is played through open-ear speakers hidden in the temples, so nothing sits in your ear canal. You choose Frontal or All-Around listening in the Nuance Audio app, set one of four amplification presets and a background-noise-reduction level, and adjust volume on the frame or in the app.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow much are Nuance Audio Plus glasses in New Zealand?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Nuance Audio Plus Panthos 48 in Olive Green is NZ$1,699 with standard demo lenses (your prescription is then fitted by Rose Optometry, quoted separately at your appointment) or NZ$1,859 with Transitions® Clear to Green light-adaptive lenses factory-fitted. Those are EssilorLuxottica's New Zealand recommended retail prices; the original Nuance Audio range is NZ$1,320.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhere can I buy Nuance Audio Plus glasses in NZ?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNuance Audio Plus is sold in New Zealand through authorised optical and hearing-care practices. Rose Optometry in Frankton, Hamilton stocks the full Plus range — Panthos 48 in Olive Green included — and ships nationwide. You can order online here or book a fitting to try the frames on and hear them working in a real room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is new in Nuance Audio Plus compared with the original Nuance Audio?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBattery life of around 10 hours per charge, beamforming directional microphones for clearer speech in noisy rooms, hands-free phone calls answered on the frame, a physical power switch and volume buttons, two new colours (Amber and Olive Green) and three new frame shapes — Square 53, Upturn 52 and Panthos 48 — with a wider size range including adjustable nosepads on the Panthos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAre Nuance Audio glasses any good for hearing loss?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor mild-to-moderate hearing difficulty — the stage where one-to-one conversation is fine but restaurants and group settings are tiring — they are a real option, and the beamforming in the Plus generation makes a noticeable difference in noise. They are not a substitute for prescribed hearing aids in more significant loss. If your hearing has changed, we recommend a hearing test first; we can arrange one in Hamilton.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I get my prescription put in Nuance Audio Plus glasses?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The Panthos 48 arrives with demo lenses and our optometrists fit your prescription — single vision, progressive, occupational or blue-light — in Hamilton. Most everyday prescriptions are within range; we confirm yours at the fitting. You can also choose the factory Transitions® Clear to Green option, which is a light-adaptive lens fitted to this frame by EssilorLuxottica.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWho makes Nuance Audio?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNuance Audio is made by EssilorLuxottica, the French-Italian group behind Essilor and Transitions lenses and the Ray-Ban, Oakley and Oliver Peoples frame brands. Rose Optometry is an EssilorLuxottica stockist in Hamilton, New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhich Nuance Audio Plus frame is best for my face?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSquare 53 (53-19-145) suits average-to-broad faces and gives the most lens depth for progressives. Upturn 52 (52-18-140) is a soft cat-eye for narrow-to-average faces and smaller heads. Panthos 48 (48-22-145) is a round panto with adjustable nosepads for narrow faces and low bridges. This page is the Panthos 48 in Olive Green; the other shapes are in the Nuance Audio collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nuance-audio\"\u003eSee the full Nuance Audio hearing glasses range →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSupplier reference 0AW5007 13 (standard) \/ 14 (Transitions). 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