Dumb question: if everything is processed, why are corrective lenses necessary?

[riverfreak]

I’m at a bit of a loss for understanding why corrective lens inserts would be necessary for the VisionPro.

Wouldn’t it be possible to correct for (I presume) far-sightedness in software?

I haven’t thought about this at all, so welcome your schooling in advance.

 

[chabig]

That doesn’t work. Here’s why…

Is it possible to blur an image in such way that a person with sight problems could see it sharp?

If someone has short or long sight, is it possible to tune image on a computer monitor in such way, that a person could see it sharp as if they were wearing glasses? If not, will 3d monitor make it

physics.stackexchange.com

 

[Piggie]

I will admit.
Given Apple's record on caring for everyone, and this headset is supposed to have EVERYTHING Apple could think of built in, I've very surprised they did not include Eyesight correction into the product.
There are headsets which have this. It's rare but it's been done, and really nice for say a husband and wife. Clipping in and out lenses is much messier.

 

[NT1440]

I will admit.
Given Apple's record on caring for everyone, and this headset is supposed to have EVERYTHING Apple could think of built in, I've very surprised they did not include Eyesight correction into the product.
There are headsets which have this. It's rare but it's been done, and really nice for say a husband and wife. Clipping in and out lenses is much messier.

I fully expect a future version of this to be using the electro-wet lenses.

Electrowetting Lens: How Does it Work and What is it Used For?

Electrowetting lenses, or liquid lenses, can take industrial vision applications to new heights. While the technology is still new, they are being adopted rapidly.

www.phase1vision.com

 

[Longplays]

I will admit.
Given Apple's record on caring for everyone, and this headset is supposed to have EVERYTHING Apple could think of built in, I've very surprised they did not include Eyesight correction into the product.
There are headsets which have this. It's rare but it's been done, and really nice for say a husband and wife. Clipping in and out lenses is much messier.

They may probably have that in future. One could ask why not 'blur' the screens of all their devices of the past half century if it was that simple.

 

[Piggie]

I do hope so, as it will be a major pain, and mean potentially touching magnetic clip on lenses if they continue the way they are showing off now.

Adjusting the diopter dials

Adjust the diopter dials to get a clear, sharp view in VR.

www.vive.com

 

[matrix07]

I will admit.
Given Apple's record on caring for everyone, and this headset is supposed to have EVERYTHING Apple could think of built in, I've very surprised they did not include Eyesight correction into the product.
There are headsets which have this. It's rare but it's been done, and really nice for say a husband and wife. Clipping in and out lenses is much messier.

Huh? You haven’t watched a keynote then because it show exactly THAT.

Some people just comment for a comment sake … 🙄

 

[blue2noise]

I will admit.
Given Apple's record on caring for everyone, and this headset is supposed to have EVERYTHING Apple could think of built in, I've very surprised they did not include Eyesight correction into the product.
There are headsets which have this. It's rare but it's been done, and really nice for say a husband and wife. Clipping in and out lenses is much messier.

The headsets on the market that have diopter adjustment are average at best at dialing in your actual prescription. I have multiple headsets and nothing beats the snap-on prescription lenses.

 

[Piggie]

Huh? You haven’t watched a keynote then because it show exactly THAT.

Some people just comment for a comment sake … 🙄

Ahhh no.
There is no correction for eyesight build into the product.
Just like with the Meta Quest and Pico 4 and many others. You are expected to purchase separate lenses which fit over the headset lenses, either clipping on or with magnets.
There is nothing built into the headset.

It's already been discussed as this may come across as a negative if Apple tries to make a profit for these additional lenses as you are in effect financially punishing someone for their physical disability.

 

[matrix07]

There is no correction for eyesight build into the product.
Just like with the Meta Quest and Pico 4 and many others. You are expected to purchase separate lenses which fit over the headset lenses, either clipping on or with magnets.

That's because the method can not be perfect ... yet.

 

[subjonas]

I don’t know how corrective lenses work, but I know how reading glasses work—they just magnify—which you can do to your heart’s content with the VP!

 

[Allyance]

My problem is astigmatism as well a focus issue. No way would expect Apple to do the job of my eye doctor to correct my vision.

 

[kkee]

My problem is blindness. No amount of solutions can fix that.