Amblyopia if left untreated
3D technology is impressive, but does it ever make your head feel like it’s on overdrive? 3D works by sending two slightly different images—one through each eye—to the brain where they are superimposed to create a 3D effect. However, this is not how you normally see, so it puts extra stress on the visual system. That extra stress can cause headaches, dizziness and nausea (3D vision sickness) in about a third of the population.
The good news is that the discomfort is only temporary; no permanent damage can come from watching 3D. The catch is that the reason for the discomfort may be an underlying vision problem. Amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus (crossed eyes) are the most common causes of 3D vision sickness. These conditions indicate that one eye is either misaligned or sending blurry images to the brain, and that’s a problem.
If you experience discomfort watching 3D, you should make an appointment for a comprehensive eye exam. An eye doctor can check for these conditions, give you exercises to strengthen your weaker eye and discuss treatment options. Even though 3D can’t harm your vision, ignoring a vision problem can lead to permanent vision loss.
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There are people out there that believe 3-D movies don’t harm the eyes but there are those that think they do. We concur with your statements!
Somebody mentioned this as a comment on Facebook, but I want to ask about it here. Would wearing bifocals, either progressive or not, make a difference?