Meta Unveils New Ray-Ban Smart Glasses for Prescription Users

Tech giant Meta is expanding its smart eyewear lineup with two new Ray-Ban glasses designed specifically for people who wear prescription lenses. The latest models aim to make all-day wearable tech more comfortable and practical—without compromising on style or functionality.

Built for Everyday Use

While existing Meta smart glasses already support prescription lenses, the company says these new versions are built to handle nearly all prescriptions more effectively. The goal is simple: create smart glasses that users can wear comfortably throughout the day, just like regular eyewear.

Starting at $499, the glasses will be available from April 14 at optical retailers across the U.S. and select international markets.

Two New Styles to Choose From

The new lineup introduces two fresh designs:

• Blayzer – a rectangular frame available in standard and large sizes
• Scriber – a more rounded, classic frame style

Both models—Ray-Ban Meta Blayzer Optics (Gen 2) and Ray-Ban Scriber Optics (Gen 2)—focus on comfort and customization. Features include flexible hinges, adjustable temple tips, and interchangeable nose pads, allowing opticians to tailor the fit for each user.

More Colors, More Choices

Meta is also rolling out new color and lens combinations across its Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses collections. Popular frames like Skyler, Headliner, and Wayfarer are getting fresh finishes with Transitions lenses, while Oakley’s Vanguard lineup will include multiple sport-focused lens options.

Smarter AI Features

Alongside the hardware updates, Meta is introducing new AI-powered features to make its smart glasses even more useful.

One standout addition is hands-free nutrition tracking. Users can simply take a photo or use voice commands to log meals, with Meta AI automatically capturing key nutritional details and building a personalized food log over time.

Messaging is also getting smarter. With new WhatsApp integration in the Early Access Program, users can ask the glasses for chat summaries or specific details—like what someone suggested for dinner—without touching their phone. Meta says all interactions are processed on-device and protected with end-to-end encryption.

A New Way to Reply

Another upcoming feature, called Neural Handwriting, allows users to write messages by tracing letters on any surface with their finger. The glasses recognize the input and convert it into text, enabling silent and discreet replies across apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and standard Android and iOS messaging platforms.

The Bigger Picture

With these updates, Meta is pushing further into the wearable tech space, blending fashion, function, and AI into a single product. By focusing on prescription users—who rely on glasses every day—the company is targeting a much wider audience than before.

As smart glasses continue to evolve, Meta’s latest launch shows how wearable devices are becoming more integrated into daily life—not just as gadgets, but as essential tools.

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