Stereoscopic Viewing and Increased Vision Symptoms "Stereoscopic
Viewing and Reported Perceived Immersion and Symptoms" is a
paper published today in the "Optometry & Vision Science"
journal (July 2012 Issue). Conclusion 1: Stereoscopic 3D viewing
provides greater immersion, but it can also lead to heightened
visual and motion sickness symptoms. Conclusion 2: If you are
visually perturbed when watching 3D movies, take a seat on the
last row. Stereoscopic 3D displays heighten perceived immersion
but also increase viewing symptoms for some viewers. The
recently published study measured prevalence and magnitude of
perceived immersion and viewing symptoms in stereoscopic
viewing, and their relation to viewer's characteristics and
viewing position. "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" was
watched by 203 teens and adults in 2D or stereoscopic 3D while
sitting at different angles and distances. Their prior viewing
symptoms, as well as visual and physical discomfort immediately
before and after viewing, were measured