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Ray-Ban Meta Optics (Gen 2) with prescription lenses
Supported range: -12.00 to +6.00 SPH+CYL.[1]
Optics is Meta's first line designed around prescription lenses rather than sunglasses with an Rx option. Meta lists -12.00 to +6.00, sphere plus cylinder, and says single-vision, progressive and Transitions lenses are all available through opticians. The frame has details an optician will recognize: overextension hinges, interchangeable nose pads and temple tips that can be adjusted for fit. That makes it the most practical Meta choice for people who wear progressives every day. It went on sale in US optical stores in April 2026, with Meta naming further markets for later in the year.
How to order
- Book an eye exam if your prescription is more than a year or two old; progressive fitting needs current measurements.
- Visit an optician that stocks Ray-Ban Meta Optics and choose single vision, progressive or Transitions lenses.
- Have the optician adjust nose pads and temple tips at pickup.
- Pair the glasses in the Meta AI app.
Watch out for
- Optics is sold mainly through optical stores, so availability depends on which retailers carry it near you.
- Transitions lenses darken outdoors; check with your optician how they affect indoor clarity before choosing them over clear lenses.
- Meta did not publish separate battery specs for Optics; figures you see are from press.
- Returns depend on the seller. Ray-Ban says prescription products can go back to Ray-Ban, LensCrafters and Sunglass Hut partner stores, while a pair from an independent optician returns to that optician.
Questions people ask
Can I get progressive lenses in Ray-Ban Meta Optics?
Yes. Meta says single-vision, progressive and Transitions lenses are available through opticians for Optics (Gen 2).
How is Optics different from regular Ray-Ban Meta for prescription wearers?
The published range is the same, -12.00 to +6.00. The difference is the frame: adjustable temple tips, interchangeable nose pads and overextension hinges aimed at all-day optical wear.
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Sources
- Prescription AI glasses (Meta Store page)(meta.com, read 5 October 2026)
- Ray-Ban US return policy(ray-ban.com)
Last verified 5 October 2026 against the sources listed on this page.