Glasses
Smart glasses in Imperia
Ray-Ban Meta, Oakley Meta and Nuance Audio, to try in the shop.
You only understand smart glasses by wearing them. The weight on your nose, the voice you hear without earphones, the camera that starts with a gesture are things no spec sheet can describe.
In our shop in Imperia you can try them. We show you how they work, which models and colours are available and which shape suits your face best, with the same care we put into any other pair of glasses.
Audagna & Barletta
Opticians and optometrists in Imperia since 1972
Ray-Ban Meta
Photos, music and calls hands-free
According to Meta, Ray-Ban Meta glasses take photos and record videos from your point of view, let you listen to music and make calls through open-ear speakers, and are controlled by voice. For the second generation Meta states up to 8 hours of battery life with typical use and a case that charges them.
Ray-Ban Meta glasses can be fitted with your prescription lenses. For optical models such as Blayzer Optics, Meta states that they come with temporary lenses to be replaced with your prescription lenses for everyday use.
First we carry out an eye test, then we tell you which lenses can be fitted to the model you’ve chosen.
Oakley Meta
Smart glasses for sport
Oakley Meta are the smart glasses of the Oakley line, designed for people who play sport. There are two models, different in shape and use.
Oakley Meta HSTN has the Oakley HSTN frame and is worn like sunglasses. According to Meta it records Ultra HD 3K video, lasts up to 8 hours with typical use and the charging case adds up to 48 hours. It has IPX4 water resistance.
Oakley Meta Vanguard is a wraparound design, with Oakley PRIZM lenses and the camera in the centre. Meta states a 12-megapixel camera with a 122-degree wide angle, video up to 3K, five microphones that reduce wind noise on calls, up to 9 hours of battery life and IP67 protection against dust and water. With a compatible Garmin device you can ask Meta AI how your workout is going, and with Strava you can overlay your data on photos and videos.
Come and try them. We’ll show you how they work and choose together the model best suited to your sport.
Nuance Audio
Glasses for hearing and vision
Nuance Audio are glasses with built-in directional microphones and open-ear speakers, that is, speakers that leave the ear free. According to the manufacturer they help you hear better and are a 2-in-1 solution for hearing and vision, with any type of lens. Volume, background noise and audio modes are adjusted from the app.
According to the manufacturer they are a medical device intended for adults with signs of mild to moderate hearing loss, not to be used under the age of 18. The manufacturer recommends consulting a doctor first, preferably an ear, nose and throat specialist.
You can try them with us with the Demo experience, by appointment.
The trial
How to try them
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BookChoose the new glasses consultation or, for Nuance Audio, the Demo experience.
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Try themYou put them on and we show you the main functions, at a relaxed pace.
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The lensesIf you need them with a prescription, we start with the eye test.
Frequently asked questions
Your most common questions
Can I get Ray-Ban Meta with prescription lenses?
Yes. For optical models, Meta states that they come with temporary lenses, to be replaced with your prescription lenses. After the eye test we tell you which lenses can be fitted.
What’s the difference between smart glasses and ordinary glasses?
They look like ordinary glasses and come as prescription glasses or sunglasses, but the arms contain electronics, a battery and speakers. That’s why they need charging and connect to your phone with an app.
How does Nuance Audio work?
According to the manufacturer, directional microphones and open-ear speakers built into the glasses help you hear better, and volume, background noise and audio modes are adjusted from the app.
Where can I try Nuance Audio in Imperia?
At Poliottica’s shop at Via Silvio Bonfante 8, 18100 Imperia Oneglia, with the Demo experience by appointment. Book it online by choosing Demo experience Nuance Audio.
