IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

This article specifically addresses a type of online scam heavily advertised on social media (as of July 2025) for “auto-adjustable glasses,” often using the brand name “OpticX” or “MagVision” It has come to my attention that this same scam, using identical claims, stories, and images, also appears under various other product names. The warnings in this article apply to any product that claims to automatically adjust its focus, offers a nonsensical power range, and dangerously advises you to cancel your professional eye exams.

This warning is aimed squarely for those visiting the operators of these deceptive websites, such as the one identified as malicious (getopticxx(dot)com). This article is not a criticism of any legitimate, registered optical companies, software developers, or other businesses that may happen to have a similar name but are in no way associated with these false claims. My goal is to protect the public from harm, not to cause confusion or harm to genuine enterprises.

Introduction

As an optometrist, I’ve dedicated my career to protecting and improving vision. I believe in genuine innovation, but I also believe it’s my professional duty to call out dangerous products that prey on the public’s hope for a quick fix.

A product called “OpticX” has been heavily advertised online with extraordinary claims, and I feel compelled to issue a direct and urgent warning. It supposedly offers a revolutionary solution: one pair of glasses that “automatically adjusts” to all your vision needs, eliminating the need for prescriptions and eye exams entirely. It sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, if it sounds too good to be true, it almost certainly is.

I investigated the OpticX website myself. What I found was not a breakthrough, but a deeply concerning operation. This isn’t just a sub-par product; it’s a dangerous scam that not only relies on impossible science but also completely disregards UK law and your personal safety.

The adverts are often accompanied by a conspiracy theory, suggesting that “Big Optometry” is trying to hide this miracle cure from the public. My personal reaction to this is one of weary frustration. This website, The Eye Care Advocate, is a passion project that I run at a financial loss. My only motivation is to provide honest, clear advice to protect the public. The idea that I am part of some grand conspiracy is absurd. The real reason we, as professionals, are warning you about this is simple: it is dangerous. Let’s break down exactly why.

Red Flag #1: The OpticX Glasses Website Is a Digital Minefield

Before I even had a chance to analyse the claims about the glasses, my computer’s security software went into overdrive. The moment I tried to access the website, my anti-virus alerts lit up like a British high street during the Christmas light switch-on.

Pop-ups blared warnings of a “Malicious website detected.” This is the most immediate danger, and it has nothing to do with your eyes. This type of security warning isn’t trivial. It is a clear sign that the website may be actively trying to harm you.

The website itself may be a direct threat to your personal and financial data.

Red Flag #2: The OpticX ‘Science’ Is Scientific Nonsense

The core promise of the OpticX glasses scam is that the lenses “automatically calibrate” to your precise vision needs. As an optometrist, I can tell you with absolute certainty that this claim is pure fantasy. An eye examination isn’t a guess; it’s a precise series of tests to measure how your eye refracts, or bends, light. This allows us to determine the exact lens power you need, which is measured in units called dioptres (D). It’s a careful, interactive process.

I often explain to my patients that while we have machines that can give us a very good starting point for a prescription, the final, perfect result comes from me asking you questions such as, “Which is better, one or two?” Your brain is the final processor, and without your input, it’s impossible to get it just right. The idea that a pair of glasses can do this automatically, adjusting perfectly on your face without any measurement or input, is currently scientifically impossible.

The website then makes the claim that their glasses provide a power range from “100 to 700 dioptres.” This statement is not just wrong; it is complete and utter gibberish.

To put this into perspective, a prescription for mild short-sightedness might be −1.50D. A strong reading prescription might be +3.00D. A claim of a +100D lens is astronomical and has no basis in reality. The focal length of a lens is the inverse of its power; a +100.00D lens would have a focal length of just 1 centimetre. A lens this powerful would need to be held 1cm from an object to focus, would be extraordinarily thick and heavy, and is entirely impractical for a pair of glasses.

Furthermore, the product completely ignores astigmatism, an extremely common condition where the eye is shaped more like a rugby ball than a football. No simple “adjustable” spherical lens can correct for this, meaning it would fail to provide clear vision for a huge percentage of the population. The OpticX glasses scam is built on claims that defy the basic laws of physics and practicality.

The claims of “automatic calibration” is not currently possible and the dioptre range provided shows lack of basic scientific knowledge.

Red Flag #3: The Most Dangerous Lie – “Cancel Your Eye Exam”

This is the claim that transforms the OpticX glasses scam from a simple deception into a serious public health danger. The website is filled with fake testimonials from “customers” who boast about saving money by cancelling their regular eye exams.

Let me be unequivocally clear: an eye exam is not just about getting a prescription for glasses. It is a vital health check. By encouraging you to skip it, the sellers of OpticX are advising you to ignore one of the most important preventative health screenings you can have.

I have seen countless patients over my career whose sight, and in some cases, whose lives, have been saved by a routine eye exam they almost didn’t attend.

I remember one gentleman in his 60s who came in for his first-ever eye test, complaining only of slightly blurry vision. During the examination, I found the classic signs of advanced, undiagnosed glaucoma. He had already lost a significant amount of his peripheral vision without even realising it. Because he came in when he did, we were able to get him referred for treatment that saved the sight he had left.

During an exam, we can detect the early, silent signs of serious conditions, including glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. We can also often spot the first signs of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and even brain tumours. The advice to skip your eye exam is profoundly irresponsible and risks your long-term sight and general health. For this alone, the sellers of this product should be deeply ashamed.

An eye exam is a vital health check that can save your sight; the advice to cancel it is dangerous.

Red Flag #4: OpticX Glasses are Flouting UK Law and Safety Standards

In the United Kingdom, vision care is not a free-for-all. It is a highly regulated field governed by laws like the Opticians Act 1989 to protect the public from harm. The sale of spectacles is legally restricted to registered optometrists, dispensing opticians, and ophthalmic medical practitioners.

There is, however, one specific exemption: the sale of “ready-made reading glasses.” But this exemption comes with a very strict set of rules. For these glasses to be sold legally by a general retailer, they must:

• Be intended to correct for presbyopia (age-related reading difficulty) only.

• Contain two single-vision lenses of the same positive spherical power.

• That power must not exceed +4.00 dioptres.

• They cannot be sold to anyone under the age of 16.

The OpticX glasses scam product, if it were real, would violate these regulations on almost every count. It claims a power range astronomically higher than the legal +4.00D limit.

It suggests it corrects all vision problems, including distance vision, which falls outside the “reading glasses” exemption. And its claim that “each lens independently calibrates” implies they could adjust to different powers, which is illegal for ready-made glasses.

In short, the product as described could not be legally sold in the UK outside of a registered optical practice. This isn’t just bad science; it’s a proposition that shows complete contempt for UK safety laws.

The product as described would be illegal to sell in the UK under the Opticians Act 1989.

Red Flag #5: A Masterclass in Deceptive Marketing

If you can somehow look past the security risks, the pseudoscience, and the illegality, you are still left with a website that is using every trick in the scammer’s handbook to take your money.

The page is designed to look like a news report, a tactic known as an “advertorial.” (At the base of the page it even claims to be an advertorial!) It uses an emotional sob story about an “optical engineer” and his father’s “tragic accident” to build a false sense of trust. It employs the conspiracy theory that “The Eyewear Industry is Trying to Ban” it to make you feel like you’re in on a secret.

I’ve also noticed on their social media ads that while the post might show “100 comments,” you can often only see a handful of glowing reviews. This suggests that the negative comments, from people who have likely been scammed, are being systematically hidden. The social media section on their page, which looks like a Facebook plug-in is not interactive, but just an image of pre-manufactured comments.

They even use images of high-end designer frames, which is particularly ironic. These brands are often owned by the very companies they accuse of being “Big Optical.” Why would a company that “Big Optical” wants to shut down be using their frames? This is the kind of critical thinking that scammers prey on people not using.

I have seen the real-world harm these products can cause, from patients with eye injuries from counterfeit online contact lenses to those who have had reactions to fake “miracle” eye drops. The OpticX glasses scam is not a victimless enterprise.

The website uses classic scam tactics, from fake news formats to deleting negative comments.

My Final Plea: Your Vision is Too Precious to Gamble With

The OpticX glasses are not a revolutionary product. They are the bait in a trap built on security risks, scientific nonsense, dangerous health advice, manipulative tactics, and a flagrant disregard for UK law.

As the founder of The Eye Care Advocate, my advice is simple and absolute: stay away. If I were speaking to a friend or family member who was tempted by an ad like this, my plea would be heartfelt. If it looks too good to be true, it is.

Real adjustable focus glasses do exist, but they are a world away from the claims made by the OpticX glasses, and they are likely to be a long way off from being a viable replacement for a proper prescription.

Please, protect your wallet, protect your personal data, and above all, protect your precious sight. Trust the expertise of registered healthcare professionals, ensure you attend your regular eye examinations, and share this article to help protect your friends and family from falling victim to this dangerous OpticX glasses scam.

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