How to Get Custom Lenses for VR Headset [Oculus Quest 2]

Oculus Quest 2 headsets do not allow you to remove and replace your lens. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t upgrade them using custom lenses.

So, why would anyone be dissatisfied with the built-in lenses? Well, if you have a severe eye problem and wear prescription glasses all the time, I’m sure you don’t want to keep wearing them in VR.

In that case, you can get a custom lens that is perfectly calibrated for your eyes. Apart from this, custom lenses can also be used as a precaution to ensure the original lenses remain shiny even after years of use.

Sounds intriguing? If so, grab a cup of coffee and move on to the next section to discover more.

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Can You Replace the Lenses of a VR Headset?

No, you can’t replace the lenses of a VR headset since no VR manufacturers sell the lenses separately. You can, however, protect the original lenses by attaching a custom lens to them. There are custom lenses available at different prices depending on their strength.

It’s important to note that there may be a few rare VR manufacturers that might sell replacement lenses, so I recommend checking the manufacturer’s website or contacting their support team.

Custom lenses can protect your VR lenses while also allowing you to experience VR without annoying glasses. These lenses can also protect your eyesight while simultaneously improving your sleep schedule, as long as it contains something known as Blueguard coating.

As the name suggests, Blueguard coating helps to filter out most of the blue light radiation, which reduces the harmful effects.

It’s not too difficult to find lenses for your VR headset, as long as it’s from a famous brand, like Oculus/Meta, HTC, or PSVR, as you can directly purchase them from their official pages.

Apart from this, there are many third-party companies that focus on producing and selling VR lenses for popular headsets, so you never run out of options. Before purchasing a lens, you also need to consider your budget.

It can cost a fortune to get a good quality custom lens, especially prescription lenses, but the good news is you can always wait for a special offer or sale for purchasing one.

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How to Get Prescription Lens for VR

While there are many ways you can get a prescription lens for your Oculus Quest 2 or any other VR headset, the best and preferable method is always to visit a well-known and trustworthy electronics store and see the custom lenses yourself before purchasing them.

Since it’s 2022, you can also browse through limitless online stores, including the official store from your VR manufacturer.

This means that you have an extraordinary amount of flexibility when it comes to choosing your lenses.

However, I know a few people who didn’t get the product they wanted and some who received damaged products. You should be safe from this as long as you order from a trusted store like Amazon, but you should try going to a shop first.

If you had a bad experience with Amazon, you could try VRLensLab instead, which, as the name suggests, only exists for VR lenses.

Also, keep in mind that you need to provide accurate information when ordering lenses online, like the shipping address and quantity.

Due to the massive number of choices, you can find custom lenses for your VR at a variety of prices. However, if you want to make sure your lenses are of decent quality and usable, here is the minimum amount you should spend on them:

• $60 or more if you don’t need prescriptions.
• $100 to $150 if you need prescription lenses.

As I mentioned earlier, most of the online stores and physical shops will only sell custom lenses for only some VR brands and their headsets. I have made a list of all the VR headsets for which you can instantly find lenses.

If your VR headset is unbranded, then I don’t recommend purchasing custom lenses since they wouldn’t fit properly, and your money would be wasted.

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How Do I Install Oculus VR lens?

While it’s not exactly rocket science to install custom VR lenses, you need to read the instructions carefully to avoid any accidental damage to the original VR lenses.

After all, Virtual Reality lenses can be a total waste of space if their lenses are destroyed.

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Follow these steps to install the Oculus VR lens:

• Disconnect and separate the head strap from your VR headset if it has one.
• Take the custom lenses in your hands and check the tiny grooves on their sides. This will help you to place these lenses above the original lenses with minimum effort.
• Gently place the lens on top of the original lenses and wait for them to snap into place This won’t work if you are holding the lens in the wrong position, so turn it over if it doesn’t snap.
• That’s it! The custom lenses are installed. You can verify this by turning your VR headset to the opposite side. If the lenses stay in place as expected, you are good to go, but in case it’s not, I suggest doing this above something soft like a blanket.

You shouldn’t have any issues following these steps as long as the custom lenses you purchased are the proper fit for your VR headset.

Apart from this, you should also make sure you are installing the right side of the custom lens on the correct VR lens. For example, the right-side custom lens should be placed on top of the right VR lens and vice versa.

This can cause issues with the original lenses, and as I already mentioned, your VR headset is just a strange glass without the lenses.

If you installed a prescription lens, you might be wondering if attaching them to your VR might permanently ruin the VR experience for someone else. However, it’s extremely easy to remove the custom lenses by gently pulling them away.

They are meant to stay in place, though, so try to avoid removing them often.

Also, check out our separate post on VR Oculus Quest 2: Troubleshoot Hand Tracking issues.

FAQ

Question: Can you get new lenses for Oculus Quest 2?

Answer: No, you can’t get new lenses for your Oculus Quest 2 if the original built-in ones are damaged. However, you can add various custom lenses with unique features like prescriptions and blue-light filters.

Question: Can you customize Oculus Quest 2?

Answer: Yes, you can customize the Oculus Quest 2 with numerous options to customize your home menu and its environments. If the built-in ones are too dull for you, you can also choose to sideload any number of virtual environments.

Question: Will glasses scratch Oculus Quest 2?

Answer: Yes, glasses will scratch Oculus Quest. You need to protect both the lenses and the headset. All you need to do is attach custom lenses made of rubber. This will create a protective barrier that will protect it from scratches or damage.

Question: What are Plano lenses?

Answer: Plano lenses are a form of optical lens. They don’t provide any corrective power. If your prescription paper contains ‘Plano’, ‘PL’ or ]0.00’, you only need them. Otherwise, avoid them.

Question: Is Minecraft on the Quest 2?

Answer: Yes, Minecraft is on the Quest 2, despite the fact that it doesn’t appear on the Oculus Quest 2 games page. However, Oculus Quest 2 only supports the Java Edition instead of the Bedrock Edition, which means the game can be experienced in full virtual reality glory.

Question: Is there going to be a PSVR 2?

Answer: Yes, there is going to be a PSVR 2, according to Sony. As for the release date, it could be anytime between late 2022 or early 2023, but nothing is confirmed as of now. According to Bloomberg, Sony aims to release it on holiday.

Final Thoughts

Virtual Reality has upgraded our lives by introducing a new set of possibilities and experiences, so you need to upgrade your VR headset so that it can survive for a decent amount of time.

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