Meta and Essilor Luxottica unveiled the Ray‑Ban Meta Optics line, a prescription‑ready version of the second‑generation smart glasses, priced at $499 for the frame alone. Swappable nose pads, moldable tips and a subtler “Scriber” silhouette address the chronic slip problem of earlier models. Reviewers gave it a 7.4/10, noting the fit feels the most comfortable yet among Ray‑Ban Meta offerings for everyday use.

Beyond comfort, the Optics frames extend battery life to more than 8 hours, a modest bump significantly over the generic Gen 2 claim of up to eight. An added action button on the capture control lets users trigger a custom Meta AI prompt—like reading a text—without invoking the wake word. The Meta AI assistant now runs on Meta’s Muse Spark model, delivering quicker, more conversational responses.

The trade‑off is price; adding prescription lenses pushes the cost well beyond typical smart‑glass budgets, making the Optics line a niche choice for vision‑dependent users with generous insurance. For those who wear glasses daily, the secure fit and discreet look may justify the expense, but casual adopters will likely stick with cheaper, non‑prescription models in real‑world scenarios today.