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3-D Movies and TV May Help Discover More Vision Problems

6th July, 2010 - Posted by Dr. S. Barry Eiden - No Comments

Popularity Of 3-D Format May Lead To The Discovery Of More Vision Problems, Experts Say.

The Washington Post (7/6, Saslow) reports that a statement released from a UK medical organization suggests that “about 2 to 3 percent of people have eye conditions such as” convergence insufficiency “that make the eye-popping effects of 3-D fall entirely flat.” In addition, “poor vision in one eye due to cataracts, glaucoma or retinal problems can cause 3-D problems, as can a ‘lazy eye’ (amblyopia) and strabismus, a condition in which one eye turns inward or outward.” Still, there has been an increased interest in the 3-D format, and “eye specialists say they expect to see more people discovering eye conditions they didn’t know they had.”

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People with binocular vision problems (difficulty using the two eyes together as a team) will often have reduced stereopsis (depth perception based on two eyes working together). These individuals will likely not perceive the desired effects of 3-D movies or new 3-D televisions. If you happen to experience problems perceiving 3-D you should contact your eye doctor and have a binocular vision evaluation as part of a comprehensive vision and eye health examination.