Google has long teased us that it will be incorporating prescription lenses in its Glass. This information was first made available earlier this year; however, it is only recently that we got an idea when the company might actually release such a device in the market.
If Google gets its way, Google Glass v2.0, will come with support for prescription lenses.
Google didn't give much of a timeline as to when interested users should expect a Google Glass device with prescription lens support. For now, the timeline is simply "early 2014," according to Tim Moore of Venture Glass (no relation to Google or Google Glass). We understand that Moore, one of the early adopters of Google Glass, has joined the 80-year old eyewear company Rochester Optical, and will be working closely with the Research & Development team on wearable technology along with offering digital support to the marketing team.
"The arm mount will fit Google Glass perfectly, and it will be available in a number of colors that will match Glass colors," Moore told Mashable.
"We're beyond thrilled that Tim Moore has joined our dynamic marketing team," said Wendy Emerson, Digital Marketing Manager at Rochester Optical, in a press release. "Rochester Optical has so many moving parts," Emerson continued, "and by joining forces with Moore will be better equipped to connect many of those parts and pieces."
The specification on the prescription lenses are a bit vague at the moment since this announcement is mainly about Moore joining Rochester Optical. Aside from the early 2014 timeframe for prescription lenses, Rochester Optical is preparing to manufacture "custom prescription, fashion, and sport lenses for Google Glass."
However, Moore clarified that Google is not involved in any way with Rochester Optical's project.
In the meanwhile, current Glass Explorers (or Glassholes, according to some), should be looking to have their current Glass model swapped for the latest Glass v2.0 model.
Google Glass v2.0 doesn't only come with the support for prescription lenses. It also comes with an earbud. Google is including a mono earbud with the new shipments.
A Google Glass device with prescription lenses could cause confusion in some states since it is not against the law to wear prescription lenses while driving, but it is illegal in some states to wear Google Glass while driving. So what happens when a driver is wearing a Google Glass with prescription lenses attached? Things might or might not turn out well in the end.
