Google Glass confirms prescription product

Technology giant Google has revealed a new range of ophthalmic frames for its Google Glass augmented reality device.

The company launched its new Titanium Collection this week and confirmed a tie-up with eye care insurer VSP Global. VSP chairman of optometric innovation Dr Matthew Alpert said: ‘Glass is one of the most exciting optical-related technologies brought to consumers in the last decade. Glass clearly has many potential benefits for the profession of optometry and the 60 million patients VSP Vision Care serves.

‘The partnership between VSP and Google will ensure consumers receive both the best technological experience and the best prescription eyewear and financial benefit, from the respective leaders in technology and eye care.’