'Smart glasses let other people see for me'

Ian Torrie, 52, from Mablethorpe, who lost most of his sight six years ago after a stroke, has used AI-powered Meta smart glasses with the Be My Eyes app for nearly a year to perform everyday tasks like cooking and finding items, connecting him to remote volunteers who see through the glasses' camera.

Smart glasses have faced scrutiny over unauthorized filming and are banned in some venues. Torrie acknowledges privacy concerns but notes the tool has transformed his independence.