Previously: Up to half the population may require a VR prescription to use VR – Coldstreams
Apple’s new Vision Pro, about $3,500 – requires special lenses for those who wear glasses or contact lenses – and for some, they do not have a solution: Apple Vision Pro doesn’t support prescription lenses with a prism value and some contact lenses (msn.com) although at least they’ve thought about the problem.
This is as big issue for Virtual Reality – it works best and simplest for those with perfect eyesight – others perhaps not so well: Using Apple Vision Pro with vision prescriptions and vision conditions – Apple Support
Apple Vision Pro supports a wide range of vision prescription and vision condition needs. Certain prescription needs and conditions may impact the viewing experience.
You cannot wear Apple Vision Pro while wearing eyeglasses. If you require prescription eyeglasses, including for astigmatism, you may be able to order prescription ZEISS Optical Inserts that can be used with your Vision Pro.
To purchase ZEISS Optical Inserts for Apple Vision Pro, you need a legible comprehensive prescription. Here’s the information your comprehensive prescription should contain:
- Your distance correction and near correction needs, indicated separately but on the same prescription sheet. This is known as the full manifest refraction.
- An expiration date, which should not be expired.
- Your date of birth, your full name, and your prescriber’s license number and signature.
Intermediate distance, task distance, or computer distance should not be part of that prescription, and contact lens prescriptions are not accepted. If you’re not sure if your prescription is comprehensive, consult an eye care provider and reference the description in this article.
