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Can't wait to get them in Europe - would pay even more to have them now
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Apple Vision Pro ZEISS Lens Inserts to Start at $99
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Can't wait to get them in Europe - would pay even more to have them now
They could just not include them in the European version if you think the problem is the ~evil EU~ polluting the world with basic consumer protections or whatever.
I don’t think the requirement for progressives alone should exclude you, since the lens inserts shouldn’t have to fully duplicate your glasses. (I’m in the same boat.) But for those of us who will need prescription Zeiss lenses, I wonder if there will be a way to determine if they can be made before shelling out $3k for the AVP?
Apple says readers are $99. Prescription lenses are $150. If they have lenses that work with your prescription you shouldn't pay more than $150.
Great so I will have to spend $149 every year on new inserts when my prescription changes, in addition to what I already spend on regular prescription glasses, prescription computer glasses and prescription sun glasses.You guys are hilarious!!!
Yes $99 isn’t bad when considering you still need to shell out $3500!!!
This gimmicky product just got crossed off my wish list.
I'm not buying this, or the lenses, but I suspect 3rd parties will start offering lenses pretty quickly ala watch bands and cases.
Call me a skeptic but I find it hard to believe anyone who was legit going to buy this at $3500 is now changing their mind over the $99 lens charge. Anyone saying that was at most on the fence, and more likely never planned to get it anyway.
"Glasses wearers will need a valid prescription to get the inserts, and not all prescriptions will be supported, so there will be some limitations that might prevent some people from using the headset."
S- out of luck, I suppose.....
S- out of luck, I suppose.....
This. Anyone requiring vision correction who is determined to buy this has probably already made sure their prescription is current and had an eye exam if needed.
Aren’t you already doing that every day with glasses and / or contacts?
Serious question.
So, if someone is nearsighted - would they need to wear correction lenses - as the focus point I assume is very close.
I'm assuming glasses are only needed if you are farsighted (or both, if you are older and wear progressives) and that these would either be reading glassees, e.g. +1, +2 etc. Or Astigmatism.
You would never need negative value prescriptions.
Am i right in this?
So, if someone is nearsighted - would they need to wear correction lenses - as the focus point I assume is very close.
I'm assuming glasses are only needed if you are farsighted (or both, if you are older and wear progressives) and that these would either be reading glassees, e.g. +1, +2 etc. Or Astigmatism.
You would never need negative value prescriptions.
Am i right in this?
Not sure how it works in the US (EU citizen here) but I don't get why one can't use a prescription if they have one
Start reading into what screens do to the vision. Everyone knows this, why do you think Apple introduced screen time and the warning feature when you are too close to a screen?
This whole comment section is flooding with everyone talking about eyesight issues.
I'm far sighted. I use progressive lenses so I can see close when reading and looking down. I also have a separate pair of fixed computer glasses focused at about 25 inches so I can see the screen sharply when looking straight ahead. Which prescription would I need for the AVP, near or far or a specific focus distance?
Because I assume you need to focus on a screen that is inches away from your face. It's still just a screen.
Man... this product is gonna suck when purchased used...
"Oh yeah the lenses it came with don't agree with my eyes, the head band is too large/small for my head, and the face guard is also the wrong size."
I think it would be fixed and just something that would let you see very close. The focus distance is so close I assume many people, even in their 30s or 40s, that are moving books further away from themselves but are not using readers yet, would need some vision correction to focus comfortably.
Yup, and I suspect due to my poor uncorrected vision I won’t even be able to use this device. (And what if we wear bifocals?)
We really need more specific details about the limitations of the lenses available to know if this device will even be an option.
I don't think you would want bifocals here. The distance to the screen is equidistant.
Similar situation here, and why this seems like an overly complicated product. I feel like I would need one set for when I wear my contacts (readers) and another set for days when I'm just using my eyeglasses (prescription). And presumably both will get worse as I get older...... Would have been real neat if they could somehow work out an autofocus feature to eliminate the need for optional lenses......
You might need to see a doctor if your prescription is changing that dramatically year over year (depending on age).
Also, in the next decade this technology is going to progress rapidly. In the meantime, I’d rather spend that amount on LASIK…