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Ufoludek
New Participant
September 7, 2024
Question

VR glasses vs astigmatism and vision defect ?

I do not know what kind of glasses to choose for my husband, he has a visual defect and corrective lenses must be made for astigmatism for normal use, every day. If I order VR glasses, will they be good for him despite the fact that he has a visual defect, does this not interfere with use ? Is it necessary to specify something when ordering ?I'm asking because I can't pass account verification for an order. I have disabled Facebook account,  I wanted to buy Meta products like VR glasses or RayBan glasses for my husband but the account is not working. I hope it will be unlocked soon to shop :). thanks for the answers. 

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    TomCgcmfc
    Honored Contributor
    September 7, 2024

    Ufoludek  I have astigmatism and my glasses work fine with all my Quest headsets (Q2, Q3, QPro).  Main thing is to make sure your glasses frames are not to big and your lens are good quality high index (lighter/thinner).  Also, if for reading you have transition/bifocals, try to make sure that this is +1.5 or less to avoid lower screen distortion.  My glasses are rimless titanium frames (140x40mm) with high index glare proof lens.

    Others seem to like prescription lens inserts but since I've never found these necessary, I cannot say anything about those.  Google to find those to fit whatever Quest headset you end up buying.

    Not sure about the RayBan glasses since I don't plan to buy these in the near future.  Currently, the Quest headsets are better for most VR usage imho.  I believe you'd need to buy prescription lens (not just inserts) to use those glasses.

    https://www.meta.com/en-gb/help/smart-glasses/articles/ray-ban-meta/prescription-lenses-ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses/

    As far as your account verification goes, I'm just a forum user so I can't help you with that one.  I think you just need to work this out with meta support.  Good luck mate and cheers.

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    UfoludekAuthor
    New Participant
    September 8, 2024

    thanks for your replies. Listen, but I understand well that you can wear VR glasses with prescription glasses ?

    user901925786032222
    Honored Contributor
    September 8, 2024

    It's possible to wear prescription glasses with a VR headset but many people find it uncomfortable after a short time and there is a risk of contact between the glasses and the headset lenses which will cause scratching and eventually interfere with the image.

    Prescription lens inserts (which attach directly to the headset and do away with the need for glasses) are a well-recommended alternative. They tend to be more comfortable and protect the headset lenses from damage. Online suppliers can provide them based on most prescriptions.

    UfoludekAuthor
    New Participant
    September 8, 2024

    great I get it now , thank you

    Anna. 

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