Google
has already talked about expanding its range of Glass products and if
the rumours are true, the company is one step closer to making a
prescription version of this wearable tech.
Word comes from the Wall Street Journal,
which states Google is in talks with VSP Global about integrating
Google Glass into prescription glasses. WSJ cites VSP CEO Robert Lynch
as saying plans include training optometrists to fit patients for Google
Glass, making more stylish frames, and developing lenses that work with
Google Glass.
VSP, which provides a vision plan for
Google employees, has 60 million enrolled members and counts 30,000 eye
doctors in its networks – assets that could help bring Glass to a
broader audience.
Google’s Internet-connected eyewear lets
users receive search results, read email, scan maps for directions and
engage in video chats without reaching for their smartphones, but many
fear its current design is a bit too nerd friendly.
According to The Verge, Rochester Optical is not working with Google to develop its lenses.
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