Headaches after using Vision Pro: eye distance adjustment can help
Users of stronger optical inserts in particular complain of headaches after using Vision Pro. Sometimes changing the settings helps.
Vision Pro with user: Sometimes the settings are the problem.
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Apple does not allow users of its Vision Pro to continue wearing their glasses – unlike competitor headsets such as the Quest 3, under which thinner models fit easily. For this reason, people with impaired vision are forced to purchase so-called optical inserts from the manufacturer Zeiss. These are lenses with a magnetic connection that can be purchased in Germany for 169 euros (reading glasses version: 115 euros) on presentation of a prescription. However, it can happen that the lenses supplied by Zeiss are stronger or slightly less strong – apparently there are tolerances here.
Adjusting eye settings
This can lead to headaches after prolonged use of the headset, particularly in the case of visual impairments such as astigmatism. In this case, the best you can do is try to purchase lenses with lower strengths – for the same amount (or exchange the old ones if this is still possible). However, Apple itself has some tips that can help beforehand, and there are also user experiences on Reddit and elsewhere.
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A support document explains, among other things, that the lenses can be adjusted to the user's eyesight. To do this, the headset must be running at least visionOS 2. Under “Eyes & Hands” in the settings menu, there is then the “Displays & Optical Inserts” section to use so-called preset adjustments. You can choose between “Standard”, “Near” and “Far away”. This refers to the type of possible eyestrain, i.e., whether close-up (e.g., reading) or distant vision (cinema mode) feels uncomfortable. Finally, you can also adjust the displays manually to make finer settings.
The distance between the pupils
If you have problems with headaches, you can try adjusting the distance between the pupils on the Vision Pro displays. This involves the so-called Pupillary Distance (PD, also known as Interpupillary Distance, IPD), i.e., the value between the two pupils. This should actually be automatic, but this is not always the case. The feature can be found under “Settings”, “Eyes & hands” and “Reorient displays”. Users on Reddit write that manual alignment can potentially provide significant improvements, even if the shift is only millimeters.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to enter values directly, although these can be measured by the optician. According to further reports, changing PD/IPD can also prevent headaches, which for a few users can last for hours after using Vision Pro.
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