Prescription inserts versus glazed lenses
The checker distinguishes how prescription correction is provided. A matching number does not mean two routes have the same fitting, ordering or replacement requirements.
Compiled by Sam, Swansea Digital.
Updated 29 October 2026: nine more models are in the checker, including five Xreal display glasses that take Xreal's own prescription inserts, and Lensology now lists prescription inserts for the Viture Luma Pro, Pro 2 and Beast.
| Route | What it describes | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Glazed lenses | Prescription lenses fitted into the frame. | Exact frame, lens type, provider, and whether the lenses must be selected at purchase. |
| Prescription insert | A separate corrective insert behind the device optics. | The insert version, compatible device, fitting measurements and complete price. |
| Clip-on prescription frame | A separate prescription frame attached to the device. | Attachment compatibility, lens limits and fitting requirements. |
| Built-in dial | A device adjustment with its own published range. | What the adjustment corrects and whether other prescription needs require a different route. |
Compare like with like
A frame-only price does not include an insert or prescription lenses unless the provider says so. The model pages distinguish frame price, lens surcharge where published, and checked dates. Confirm the final total before ordering.
Find the source for your model
Open a model guide and read the named route and source. Country, frame version and provider restrictions all matter. The checker applies the recorded rules to your entered values; an optician confirms the final fitting.
Plan the order and fitting
Once you understand the route, use the prescription smart glasses fitting guide for measurements, model-specific supplier examples, UK ordering questions and a printable optician checklist.
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