Consumer Reports on 3D Vision Problems

Consumer reports in their Health.org blog recommends the following:

Bottom line: If you’ve experienced problems viewing 3D images, you’re better off going to 2D versions of movies and watching TV on conventional sets. To try to determine why you’ve had 3D vision difficulty, consider making an appointment with an eye care professional—either an ophthalmologist or optometrist—and ask for an eye exam, including an assessment of your stereoptic vision. Some people who have 3D vision problems may simply need new prescription eyeglasses or contacts, or might need to get their existing prescription changed. Some might be candidates for surgery to correct misaligned eyes. Also consider asking about a referral to a developmental optometrist, a practitioner specially trained to help patients improve their visual performance, which can help with tasks such as seeing 3D.

—Doug Podolsky, senior editor