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Ray-Ban Meta Glasses
Ray-Ban Meta glasses stockist in Birmingham. Try them on at Edgbaston or Barnt Green.
EYE Opticians is a Ray-Ban Meta stockist in Birmingham, and you can try the glasses on before you buy. That matters more with smart glasses than with any other frame: the temples carry the battery, camera and audio, so the fit at the nose, the length of the temples and the weight on your ears are worth checking in person. Come in to try them at EYE Opticians, and we will glaze the pair you choose with prescription lenses, sun lenses or Transitions. Stock changes quickly, so call Edgbaston on 0121 456 5676 or Barnt Green on 0121 445 4545 to check which models and colours are in store to try.
New · Gen 3
Glasses that see,
hear and answer.
Ray-Ban Meta glasses put a camera, open-ear speakers and the Meta AI assistant into classic Ray-Ban frames. Gen 3, launched in September 2026, is slimmer, lasts longer on a charge and adds a new Aviator and the cat-eye Zena to the Wayfarer.
What they do
Hands-free, Eyes Up
- 01
Camera
A 12MP camera with 3K Ultra HD video, for hands-free photos and video. An LED lights up whenever you are recording.
- 02
Audio
Open-ear speakers for music and calls, and a six-microphone array Meta says cuts more than 90% of background noise.
- 03
Meta AI
Ask Meta AI about what you are looking at with “Hey Meta”, or use the customisable action button.
- 04
Battery
Up to nine hours on a charge for Gen 3, with extra charges from the case.
- 05
Prescription
Because they are Ray-Bans first, they can be glazed with prescription, sun or Transitions lenses.
- 06
Styles
Gen 3 comes as the Wayfarer, Aviator and Zena, in 27 colour and lens combinations.
Specifications are Meta’s figures for Gen 3. The glasses need the Meta AI app on a compatible phone and are for ages 13 and over.
The range
Choose Your Frame
A selection of Ray-Ban Meta styles. Stock changes quickly, so call ahead to check which models and colours we have in store to try.
Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer (Gen 3)
Transparent Black, Clear/Aquamarine
Ray-Ban Meta Aviator (Gen 3)
Transparent Umber, Clear/Jade
Ray-Ban Meta Zena (Gen 3)
Shiny Black, Green Polarised
Ray-Ban Meta Zena (Gen 3)
Milky Pink Blush, Clear/Grey
Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer Optics (Gen 3)
Shiny Black, for prescription lenses
Ray-Ban Meta Skyler (Gen 2)
Shiny Black, G-15 Green
Ray-Ban Meta Skyler (Gen 2)
Shiny Peach, Clear/Brown
Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer
Black
Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer Limited Edition
Transparent
- 2021
Ray-Ban Stories, the first smart glasses from Ray-Ban and Meta.
- 2026
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3: slimmer, up to nine hours of battery, new Aviator and Zena.
- Also new
Ray-Ban Meta Audio: camera-free Clubmaster and Burbank audio glasses.
At EYE Opticians
Your Prescription, Built In
Visit us to try Ray-Ban Meta on, and we will glaze your chosen frame with prescription lenses, sun lenses or Transitions, so the camera, speakers and Meta AI come with clear vision too.
Try Ray-Ban Meta on in Birmingham
EYE Opticians is a Ray-Ban Meta stockist with two practices: our opticians in Birmingham at 44 Islington Row, Edgbaston, and our opticians in Barnt Green at 28 Hewell Road. Call ahead and we will tell you which practice has the Ray-Ban Meta frames you want to see.
A frame consultation takes around 30 minutes. We talk about how you wear your glasses, measure your face and fitting, and bring out the Ray-Ban Meta frames that suit your features and your prescription. Every frame is adjusted to you before you leave, and there is never any obligation.
Walk-ins are welcome at both practices, and you can also book an appointment. To arrange a time, call Edgbaston on 0121 456 5676 or Barnt Green on 0121 445 4545, or send us a message.
Lenses and prescription
Ray-Ban Meta glasses are Ray-Bans first, so they can be glazed with prescription lenses, sun lenses or Transitions. An optician takes the measurements an online order skips: where your eyes sit behind the lens, and how the frame sits on your face. Tell us your prescription when you call and we will confirm whether the style you want can take it. Read more about our lens consultation and prescription sunglasses.
Good to know
Ray-Ban Meta: Your Questions
Where can I try on Ray-Ban Meta glasses in Birmingham?
At EYE Opticians. We have two practices: our Edgbaston practice at 44 Islington Row and our Barnt Green practice at 28 Hewell Road. Walk-ins are welcome and you can also book an appointment. Call ahead and we will tell you which practice has the Ray-Ban Meta styles you want to try.
Can Ray-Ban Meta take my prescription?
Yes. We glaze Ray-Ban Meta frames with prescription lenses, sun lenses or Transitions. The range of prescriptions a frame can take depends on the style, so tell us yours when you call and we will confirm before you order.
What is the difference between Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 and Gen 3?
Gen 3 launched in September 2026. It is slimmer, has a 12MP camera with 3K video, a six-microphone array, a new action button and up to nine hours of battery, and it adds an Aviator and the cat-eye Zena to the Wayfarer. These are Meta's figures.
Do Ray-Ban Meta glasses work with iPhone and Android?
They need the Meta AI app on a compatible phone. Check the app listing for your phone before you buy, or bring your phone with you and we will look together.
Is there a light when the camera is recording?
Yes. An LED on the frame lights up whenever the camera is recording.
Can I add prescription lenses to a pair I already own?
Bring them in. We re-glaze existing frames, including frames bought elsewhere, and we will tell you whether your pair and your prescription are suitable before any work starts.
Reach out
Message Eye
Visit us for personalised service and pair your frames with high-quality lenses from Hoya, Essilor or Zeiss. For more information or to book an appointment, call us or send a message.
- Edgbaston
- 0121 456 5676
- Barnt Green
- 0121 445 4545
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