Using Apple Vision Pro with vision prescriptions and vision conditions

You cannot
wear Apple Vision Pro while wearing eyeglasses. If you require prescription eyeglasses, including for astigmatism, you may be able to order prescription ZEISS Optical Inserts that can be used with your Vision Pro.

To purchase ZEISS Optical Inserts for Apple Vision Pro, you need a legible comprehensive prescription. Here’s the information your comprehensive prescription should contain:

• Your distance correction and near correction needs, indicated separately but on the
  same prescription sheet. This is known as the full manifest refraction. 
• An expiration date, which should not be expired.
• Your date of birth, your full name, and your prescriber’s license number and signature.

Intermediate distance, task distance, or computer distance should not be part of that prescription, and contact lens prescriptions are not accepted. If you’re not sure if your prescription is comprehensive, consult an eye care provider and reference the
description in this article.

ZEISS Optical Inserts are available for the vast majority of corrections, including for customers who normally use progressive or bifocal lenses. A very small percentage of people have a prism value added to their glasses prescription. At this time, ZEISS cannot manufacture optical inserts based on a prescription containing prism value. If you have a prism value, it is labeled on your prescription and noted separately from sphere, cylinder, axis, and
ADD values. If you’re not sure if your prescription includes prism, consult with an eye care provider.

Depending on your prescription, your vision needs might not be met through ZEISS Optical Inserts.

Check whether your prescription is supported

After you place an order for ZEISS Optical Inserts and upload your
prescription, you’ll receive a verification whether ZEISS Optical Inserts are available to you within about one business day. 

If you only require near correction readers without any distance correction, you can purchase ZEISS Optical Inserts — Readers. They come in three strengths:

• +0.75 to +1.25D
• +1.50 to +1.75D
• +2.00 to +2.75D

Choose the ZEISS Optical Inserts — Readers
power that matches the reading glasses that you use. If you use readers with a strength above +2.75D, you can try the +2.00 to +2.75D ZEISS Optical Inserts — Readers with Apple Vision Pro, or consult an eye care provider for a comprehensive prescription. 

A very small number of people who use readers might experience vision discomfort such as eye strain or blurriness in Apple Vision Pro. If you experience this, consult an eye care provider for a comprehensive
prescription that works within the supported prescription range for Apple Vision Pro.

Find an eye doctor near you

If you have had monovision corrective surgery, consult with an eye care provider for a comprehensive prescription that works within the supported prescription range for Apple Vision Pro. 

If you use monovision contact lenses, remove them and use ZEISS
Optical Inserts based on your comprehensive eyeglass prescription. 

Your comprehensive prescription should contain your distance correction and near correction needs, indicated separately but on the same prescription sheet. Intermediate distance, task distance, or computer distance shouldn’t be part of that prescription. Your comprehensive prescription should not be expired, must contain your date of birth, full name, prescriber’s license number, and should be legible.

Find an eye doctor near you

Apple Vision Pro uses where a person looks to navigate within visionOS. Some medical conditions, such as those involving eyelid drooping, changes in eye alignment (including strabismus or lazy eye), or uncontrolled eye movements (including nystagmus)
might make it difficult for Apple Vision Pro to properly detect your eyes. This might impact the visual experience.

However, you can adapt Apple Vision Pro to suit your needs for navigation using Accessibility features. Instead of using your eyes, you can use your wrist, head, index finger, or voice to navigate.