🕶️ Frames of reference

April 2, 2026

Buying glasses used to mean, “Can I see?” Now it’s “Can I justify this purchase?”

Meta and EssilorLuxottica launched two new Ray-Ban Meta Optics frames, Blayzer (square) and Scriber (round), built for real prescriptions, including transitions. 

They sport slimmer frames, adjustable temple tips and swappable nose pads, and chains like LensCrafters offer more in-store fittings. Other features include a 12MP camera, voice controls, speakers and AI that translates, summarizes group chats and tracks what you eat like a polite narc.

The price? $499, before you even unlock vision. Adding your prescription costs you up to $300 more. I’ll buy a pair and report back.