Having trouble seeing 3D? |
As Hollywood prepares for a summer filled with 3-D blockbuster like "Avatar" and "Alice in Wonderland", and cable networks launch 3-D programming, the trend towards this new technology is hard to miss-except for the millions of Americans who literally can't see it.
Quite simply, people who have even a small vision misalignment or those who don't have equal vision in both eyes may not be able to see 3-D images properly. Individuals with unstable focusing ability or difficulty in coordinating vision with other senses can experience headaches and other uncomfortable side effects from viewing 3-D movies. Anywhere from three to nine million people in the US have problems with binocular vision prohibiting them from watching 3-D TV and movies.
The majority of individuals who suffer from 3-D vision complications most often experience headaches (13 percent), blurred vision (12 percent) and dizziness (11 percent).
You should have an eye exam if you answer yes to any of the following questions: Vision therapy may be able to help you.
- Is the 3-D viewing experience not as vivid as it is for others watching the same picture?
- Do you experience eyestrain or headaches during or after viewing?
- Do you feel nauseous or dizzy during or after viewing?
- Are you more comfortable viewing 2-D TV or movies instead of 3-D TV/movies?
- Is it difficult for your eyes to adjust back to normal after watching 3-D TV/movies?
It is also recommended that you visit an eye doctor regularly to ensure healthy vision overall. Adults age 60 and under should have a comprehensive eye exam every two years. Children should be evaluated every other year as long as they are in school.
