APPLE VISION PRO: Online-Sehtest …

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27 Jan 202413:53

Summary

TLDRThe transcript describes a man's humorous journey to obtain prescription VR lens inserts for his Apple Vision Pro headset. It details his experience getting online eye exams of questionable validity to receive a US prescription, ordering custom lenses through convoluted Apple processes, and receiving prescriptions that don't match his exam inputs. Ultimately he questions the absurdity of the systems in place just to use his headset comfortably. Despite the difficulties, he is determined to find a solution involving contact lenses, lens inserts, and adjusting the Vision Pro headset sizing.

Takeaways

😀 He is getting contact lenses and a prescription for vision inserts for a VR headset
😎 He is using online vision tests to get a US prescription, which he sees as absurd
😕 The online vision test results don't match his actual vision
🤨 He re-took the test with a competitor and got different incorrect results again
😠 He got the prescription updated to his actual vision by just sending a photo of a handwritten note
😯 Apple made him re-measure his face shape when ordering lenses, suggesting a different size
😒 He had to confirm he is not over 40 for the lenses to be adjusted for old eyes
😫 He thinks Apple will have many support issues with people swapping head straps and face shields
🙄 He ordered a larger face shield just in case, but not the $200 travel case
🤔 His next task is figuring out how to get the large Vision Pro package shipped over without flying

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the video?
-The main purpose is to get prescription lenses and contact lenses to use with a VR headset.
What methods does the narrator use to try to get a prescription?
-The narrator uses online vision tests from US companies that claim to provide prescriptions. He also gets his eyes measured at an optician's office.
Does the narrator actually need corrective lenses?
-It's unclear if the narrator needs correction or not. He mentions having a dirty pair of glasses that needs replacing.
What problems arise with getting lenses from the US online tests?
-The online test prescriptions don't match the vision values the narrator entered. The companies seem unreliable.
What does the narrator order from Apple?
-He orders prescription lens inserts and a face shield for a VR headset from Apple.
What sizing issues come up with the Apple order?
-Apple recommends a different face shield size than what the narrator originally ordered. He decides to order both sizes due to the inconsistent measurements.
Has the narrator worn contact lenses before?
-No, he has not worn contact lenses before and feels apprehensive about putting them in his eyes.
What are the next steps for the narrator?
-He needs to figure out how to get the large VR headset shipment delivered quickly. He also plans to try the contact lenses he ordered.
Does the narrator seem trustworthy?
-Not necessarily. He seems to be exploiting legal loopholes to obtain medical devices without accurate prescriptions.
What is the overall tone of the video?
-The tone is humorous yet critical regarding the questionable methods for obtaining corrective lenses in the US compared to more regulated systems.

Outlines

00:00

👓 Vision Quest: Navigating Eyewear for VR

The person embarks on a journey to ensure they have clear vision while using a VR headset, given their current glasses are dirty and need replacing. Apple offers magnetized glass inserts for their VR headsets, but these require a valid US prescription, which the person lacks. Their plan is to try contact lenses for the first time and utilize online services that provide US prescriptions based on an online vision test. Despite the absurdity of the situation and the system's loopholes, they are determined to get their eyes measured to order contact lenses and use the results to also acquire the necessary prescription for VR glasses inserts.

05:00

🔍 Online Eye Test: A Venture into Digital Prescriptions

After undergoing an eye measurement at an optician to solve a dual problem of needing VR glasses inserts and contact lenses, the person experiments with online services that issue US prescriptions from an online eye test. They express skepticism about the efficacy of such tests and the peculiarities of the American system, including the frustrating user interface for entering personal details. Despite these challenges, they proceed with the test, hoping to circumvent the need for contact lenses. They encounter a bizarre process that involves simple tasks designed to mimic a vision test, leading to the acquisition of a prescription that oddly did not match their entered values, prompting a journey through customer support and alternative testing platforms.

10:01

🤯 The Bizarre Reality of Online Prescriptions and VR Accessories

The quest for a proper prescription and VR accessories becomes increasingly absurd as the person receives a prescription that doesn't match their input. They navigate through customer support and alternative testing services, only to find similar outcomes. The ease of adjusting prescription values upon providing minimal evidence highlights the flawed system. Despite these hurdles, they proceed to order VR lenses from Apple, facing additional challenges such as head measurement discrepancies and the dilemmas of aging and technology compatibility. The narrative underscores the complexities and absurdities of accessing and utilizing digital health services and VR technology, leading to a mix of frustration and bemusement at the process.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Vision Pro

The Vision Pro refers to a virtual reality (VR) headset mentioned in the script, most likely a product from Apple. In the narrative, the individual is attempting to ensure optimal visual clarity while using the VR headset, indicating that the Vision Pro is a central device in their experience. The script mentions ordering lens inserts for the Vision Pro, underlining its importance and the individual's efforts to customize the device for personal use.

💡Prescription Lenses

Prescription lenses are corrective lenses that are specifically tailored to the visual needs of an individual. In the script, the individual needs these lenses for their VR headset (Vision Pro) but faces the challenge of obtaining them due to the requirement of a valid prescription, particularly under U.S. regulations. This necessity sets the stage for the individual's exploration of alternative ways to acquire corrective lenses, highlighting the importance of clear vision in the use of VR technology.

💡Contact Lenses

Contact lenses are thin lenses placed directly on the surface of the eyes to correct vision. The narrator considers getting contact lenses for the first time as a potential solution to the prescription lens issue with the Vision Pro. This consideration leads to a personal journey of learning how to use and potentially becoming comfortable with contact lenses, indicating a willingness to explore new solutions for an optimal VR experience.

💡Online Vision Test

An online vision test is a digital method to evaluate one's eyesight and potentially obtain a prescription for glasses or contact lenses. The script describes the individual's skepticism and experience with online vision tests, which they find absurd yet necessary to bypass the prescription requirement for lens inserts. This experience reflects the individual's determination to solve the visual clarity issue for their VR headset.

💡Optician

An optician is a professional who fits eyeglasses and may provide basic eye tests. In the script, the individual visits an optician to solve a 'two-edged problem': getting their eyes measured for VR lens inserts and exploring the option of contact lenses. The optician's role is crucial as they provide the eye measurements needed for the VR headset customization and introduce the individual to contact lenses.

💡US Prescription Requirement

The US prescription requirement is a regulatory measure that mandates a valid prescription for purchasing corrective lenses. The script highlights this requirement as a hurdle for the individual who wants to get lens inserts for their Vision Pro headset. This requirement drives the narrative towards finding alternative solutions, like online vision tests, to acquire the needed prescription.

💡Face Shield

The Face Shield in the context of the script seems to refer to a part of the VR headset (possibly the Vision Pro) that fits onto the user's face. The individual is required to measure their head for the correct fit of the Face Shield, indicating its importance in ensuring a comfortable and immersive VR experience. The script also mentions the possibility of needing a different size based on the use of corrective lenses, showing how various components must be considered for optimal use of the device.

💡Age Consideration for Lenses

The script mentions a decision point where the individual is asked whether they are over 40, which would affect the type of lens inserts they receive for their Vision Pro. This indicates that age-related visual changes are considered when customizing the VR experience, emphasizing the personalization aspect of the technology and the importance of tailoring the device to individual needs.

💡Online Prescription Services

Online prescription services, as described in the script, offer a way to obtain a prescription for eyewear through a digital process, often involving an online vision test. The individual's experience with these services is met with skepticism and is seen as a workaround to the prescription lens challenge. The script portrays these services as a controversial yet handy solution to bureaucratic hurdles, reflecting broader themes of digital solutions to traditional problems.

💡Import and Customs

Import and customs refer to the regulations and procedures involved in bringing goods into a country. In the script, the individual contemplates the logistics of getting the Vision Pro and its accessories from the U.S. to their location. This consideration underscores the complexities and potential obstacles in acquiring and setting up advanced technology like the Vision Pro, especially when it involves international transactions.

Highlights

Plans to get contact lenses for the first time to be able to use Apple's vision goggles clearly

Uses an online vision test service to get a US prescription despite living in Germany

Online vision tests give inconsistent results, likely automated or random

Online vision test services readily adjust prescriptions if asked, without verification

Orders custom vision inserts for Apple goggles using online prescription

Apple measures head size again before shipping inserts, recommends more expensive option

Questions Apple's sizing algorithm and lack of consistency between measurements

Suspects Apple's face shield sizing is influenced by indicating contact lens usage

Orders larger face shield separately to be safe, avoiding extra accessories

Picked up contact lenses, given homework to practice touching eye

Completed online vision test and received US prescription quickly after payment

Prescription received does not match values entered into online test

Tried second online vision test service, got different results again

Both services use same backend provider despite claiming to compete

Next challenge is figuring out how to get the large Apple shipping box without traveling to the US