Use Oculus Rift as a spectacle wearer - you have to consider that
With the Oculus Rift, you can also experience virtual worlds as a spectacle wearer. However, there are a few things to consider. In this text you will learn how you can have fun with the VR console despite glasses.
So glasses wearers can use the Oculus Rift
In order to have the best possible view, glasses wearers rely on their visual aid. Therefore, you should also wear your glasses when you use games or virtual reality applications and want to enjoy the full effect. The manufacturer shows how this works with the Oculus Rift on its website.
- The only restriction for glasses wearers: The frame of the glasses may be a maximum of 142 mm wide and 50 mm high. If these requirements are met, there is always the option of using the VR glasses.
- However, you should be careful when putting on and taking off, otherwise you can scratch the lenses of the Oculus Rift.
This is how eyeglass wearers put on the Oculus Rift
So that you do not damage the VR glasses, glasses wearers should use the following scheme to put on the Oculus Rift.
- First remove the tension from the side straps and the top attachment of your Oculus headset.
- In the next step, you should slide the on-ear headphones outwards.
- Now put on the Oculus Rift. Start by attaching them to the front and then going to the back.
- Now pull the straps. Again, you should start at the side and secure the top strap at the end.
- In the last step, put the on-ear headphones back into position.
How to put the Oculus Rift down again
The manufacturer has also written instructions for those who wear glasses to remove the headset correctly. So you should do the following two steps.
- First release the tension on the side straps and then the top strap.
- Hold the Oculus Rift with both hands and pull it forward.
Game tips: These are the hottest games for the Oculus Rift
The number of virtual reality games has increased steadily since the Oculus Rift appeared. There are numerous games from different genres. They all have in common that they show what is happening from a first-person perspective. The current game tips are Apex Construct, Skyrim VR, Never Bound, or the racing game Assetto Corsa.
- By the way, glasses wearers can not only use the Oculus Rift without any problems. Other high-quality glasses such as the Playstation VR or the HTC Vive are also compatible with visual aids.
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