If you’ve spent any time scrolling through Facebook or Instagram lately, you’ve probably seen those viral ads for MagVision Glasses. You know the ones — claiming they’re these magical, self-adjusting glasses that instantly fix your vision, whether you’re reading a book or trying to see the TV across the room.
Well, like the curious (and admittedly tired) stay-at-home mom I am, I caved. I figured, why not? If there’s a chance I could ditch the struggle of switching between my regular glasses and readers, it’s worth a shot.
Spoiler alert: I should’ve kept my money.
About MagVision Glasses
The ads make these glasses sound like a game-changer. According to them, MagVision or Mag Vision Glasses adjust automatically to your vision needs. Near or far, they claim these glasses adapt without needing an eye exam, a prescription, or a trip to the optometrist.
They market it like some space-age “liquid lens” technology or smart glass magic. I mean, who wouldn’t be intrigued by that? Especially when you’re chasing toddlers around all day and trying to squint at your phone screen during naptime.
My experience wearing Mag Vision Auto-Adjusting Glasses
I placed my order after seeing the Facebook ad for the hundredth time (Facebook knows how to get me when I’m vulnerable at 11 p.m. in bed). A week later, a tiny package showed up at my door… from China. That was my first red flag.
When I opened the box, the glasses looked cheap. I’m talking dollar-store plastic. Lightweight, flimsy, and definitely not something you’d expect for the price they charged. But I still held onto a sliver of hope.
I put them on and tried adjusting them, because yes — despite the ad saying they “automatically” adjust, you actually have to turn these little dials on the side of the lenses. It felt like I was playing with a pair of toy binoculars.
And let me tell you… they did not work. No matter how much I fiddled with the dials, I couldn’t get a clear focus. It either made me dizzy or gave me a headache after a few minutes.
I emailed their customer support right away asking for a refund. Here’s where it gets ugly.
They told me I could return the glasses — but I’d have to pay the international shipping fee to send them back to China, which was three times what I paid for the glasses in the first place.
At that point, I realized I’d been scammed. No real company would make their customers jump through hoops like that for a simple return, especially when the product doesn’t work as advertised.
The Truth About These Mag Vision Glasses
After doing a little digging (which I *should’ve done before ordering, lesson learned), I found out these so-called self-adjusting glasses are basically just cheap magnifiers. They can’t correct astigmatism or any actual vision issues because everyone’s prescription is different and needs to be customized.
Experts agree — there’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all glasses. And the idea of a pair of lenses adjusting themselves to your eyes instantly is pure marketing fluff.
Alternatives
If you’re like me and just need a good, reliable pair of reading glasses, here are a few Amazon bestsellers that actually work and won’t leave you with buyer’s remorse:
1. BONCAMOR Progressive Multifocus Reading Glasses. It has three parts. Top part is half-power magnification for walking, shopping. The middle part is slightly reduced power magnification for working on computer, watching TV, etc.The bottom part of the lens is full-power.
Before ordering, make sure you pick a magnification strength
2. Aviator Reading Glasses Blue Light Lens
Another solid budget-friendly set. I love using this whenever I’m working on my computer or reading on my phone.
Final Thoughts
Honestly, MagVision Glasses were a waste of money and time. I fell for a slick ad, and now I’m stuck with a flimsy pair of toy-like glasses that don’t work and a customer service team that couldn’t care less.
If you see those ads pop up in your feed, do yourself a favor — keep scrolling. There are way better options out there, and you don’t have to risk dealing with overseas scams to get them.
Lesson learned. On to the next product test!
Thank you, Ms. Davidson. I’m glad I clicked on your review BEFORE I ordered the MagaVision glasses. You saved me the money, time, and hassle. Keep on keeping on, my friend.
Dan Cragun
Eugene, Oregon
I was ready to buy, then something clicked, I’ve been scammed with bad products too.
Your opinion really saved me time and money, thank you!
I saw the advertisement and was very skeptical. I didn’t belive it and was happy to find you review to prove my point. Thank you.so much.
I was skeptical, there appeared to be no system for shining a light into each eye, surely a requisite for checking how accurately images could be focussed on the retina. Also no sign of a motor or solenoid of any kind to power the adjustment. Even in the face of these doubts I was sorely tempted after decades of myopia and now I’m old the need for near, far, & middle distance specs.
Thanks, I didn’t waste my money. I guess they are just a cheap version of these adjustable focus specs. Even these obviously cannot adjust cylindrical defects. Ain’t it all a disappointment.
Thanks! I’ll save my money!
Thank you for confirming my suspicions about this type of glasses. Compliments on a great article with alternative solutions. Bless you for looking out for the average consumer.
Thank you. The signs were there, but I was just looking for confirmation it was too good to be true.
Those Type 2 diabetes ads are shameless as well. We need a new FDA to protect us from all these resurgent snake-oil sellers.
Thank you for this review.
Your review is very helpful. Thank you so much for making this. My husband wanted me to get one for him and I’ve been telling him that it’s not going to work. Now I have to show him this review as proof. Again thank you.
Thanks, your review was very helpful and informative, I did not buy.
Thank you for the review though I got to it to late. My story. I ordered. Then researched them and the shipping carrier. I was getting alerts from my virus detector evey time I would go to their site and it would block them. I had to track from USPS site. My tracking number would not show up for 7 days. Then it did and it went from IN to NY then to my local (in Ohio) wierd huh?. When I could not get the tracking number to show on their site I emailed them. I told them I researched and found some red flag issues and I would be keeping an eye out and if this was a scam I would be contacting my banking with the information I had and requesting a stop payment. Then I emailed them again about the shipping supplier hiding all there company information and it was not a good look for such a young company to be dealing with ti get their start. Low and behold the next day they refunded my money. I guess there may be something to this. They arrived today. I was thinking of sending them back but then again I didn’t ask for a refund and I am thinking they are ok for what I need except for far far away.
I wish I had seen your review and the other information that I’ve found related to this scam. I was holding out hope that these “magic” glasses would work. However, the glasses I received didn’t have any dials or knobs on the side of the lens. I’m guessing these were supposed to miraculously ‘auto-adjust’ to my vision requirements.
Nope. Nada. Negative. I should have kept my money.
So, I contacted their customer service at support @ infbrands.com requesting information on how to get my refund and at the same time, I placed the transaction is dispute with my credit card company. The next day I received an email from that email address that they had processed my refund. However, the day after that I received another email from support @ inf-brands . reamaze.com that they needed additional information (which I had already sent them in my initial email request for my refund). I’m guessing it’s just a stall tactic to delay or deny my refund. Hopefully, my credit card company will come through for me.
BUYER BEWARE and Run, run, run far away from this company and their deceptive advertisements. Facebook should block these ads and block companies like this from advertising on their platform.