Wetley releases prescription frames and lenses for Google Glass, available now for $99 and up
Since the initial release of Google Glass at Google I/O last May, people have been calling for the ability to attach prescription lenses to the product. Over the last month, talk of this has heated up with images of Glass with prescription lenses being leaked and much more. Today, however, Glasses company Wetley has released its prescription frames and lenses for Google Glass and they are available for ordering now, dubbed GGRX.
- Easily mounted, no tools required – takes seconds to mount/dismount
- Frame is stainless steel – 30% lighter than typical frame materials – extremely durable
- Lens are polycarbonate – highly impact resistant and durabl
- Comes with Crizal Premium Anti-Reflective coating at no additional cost – reduces eye fatigue and strain
- Made decision early to eschew cheaper materials (plastic frame, CR-39 lenses.)
- Can accommodate almost any prescription
- Also offer lens upgrades, tinting options, and anti-fog coating (some units, not all)
The frames are made of stainless steel and the company touts that the mounting process is incredibly simply and requires no tools whatsoever. There are a variety of options available for purchase and they start at $99. The first option is the frame only. In order to get lenses, you would have to take the frame to your local optometrist. The next option are single vision prescription lenses, which start at $149.99. Next up are progressive prescription lenses at $249.99. Sunglasses with a gray tint and no prescription are available for $139.99, while sunglasses with prescription capabilities are also available.
GGRX frames are available now at OpticsPlanet.com. Full press release after the jump:
