Meta’s Two New Smart Glasses are Made for Prescription Users

Meta has introduced two new Ray-Ban smart glasses designed for people who need prescription lenses.

The new models, called the Ray-Ban Meta Blayzer Optics and Ray-Ban Meta Scriber Optics, are priced from $499 and are available for preorder in the United States.

They are scheduled to reach optical retailers in the U.S. and selected international markets on April 14. The launch is aimed at broadening options for users who rely on prescription eyewear, a large segment of the population. Reuters notes that CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in January that “billions of people wear glasses or contacts for vision correction.”

The two styles differ in design, with Blayzer offering a rectangular frame and Scriber a more rounded look. Both are built with features intended to improve fit and comfort, including overextension hinges, interchangeable nose pads, and temple tips that can be adjusted by opticians. These additions are meant to accommodate a wider range of face shapes and support extended daily wear.

The Blayzer and Sciber both come with all the usual Meta smart glasses features, like a camera that records photos and videos. The camera aspect has proven controversial as it’s not always obvious they’re recording.

Ray-Ban Meta Blayzer

According to a press release, Meta’s new frames do not have a fixed prescription limit, although customers may still face restrictions depending on the retailer.

The company continues to develop its smart glasses in partnership with EssilorLuxottica, the owner of Ray-Ban. The collaboration has helped Meta establish a leading position in the market. Global shipments of smart glasses reached 9.6 million units last year, with Meta accounting for roughly 76.1% of that total, according to International Data Corporation. Shipments are expected to grow to 13.4 million units by 2026.

Meta has also faced criticism over privacy concerns related to its glasses, including potential misuse and discussion of facial recognition features.

Ray-Ban Meta Scriber

Alongside the new hardware, the company outlined several software updates. It plans to introduce AI-powered nutrition logging, allowing users to record meals through voice commands or photos, with data stored in the Meta AI app. The company says the process may eventually become automatic. Additional features include hands-free summaries for WhatsApp messages, processed on-device with end-to-end encryption, and expanded support for Neural Handwriting, which enables users to write responses on surfaces using finger gestures.

Meta is also adding new color and lens options across its Ray-Ban and Oakley Meta frames, and expanding features such as turn-by-turn navigation and simple games for display-enabled glasses.