They serve one of two purposes (or even both!).
The other is the fact that they protect the fairly delicate lenses that the headset is equipped with.
Custom lenses can be purchased both with a prescription and without.
They simply snap onto the existing set of lenses and keep them safe like that.
Here is an example ofthis jot down of lens.
Dont hesitate to ask!
This is what your lens looks like off just snap it on with a gentle push!
Custom lenses can be removed again, of course.
Remember though you might also buy non-prescription lenses!