Thursday, January 20, 2011

Is 3D Eyewear Dangerous? AAO Says...

MedicalNewsToday reports the following summary of a statement by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) regarding the use of 3D eyewear:
At this time there are no conclusive studies on the short- and/or long-term effects of 3-D digital products on eye and visual development, health, or function in children, nor are there persuasive, conclusive theories on how 3-D digital products could cause damage in children with healthy eyes. The development of normal 3-D vision in children is stimulated as they use their eyes in day-to-day social and natural environments, and this development is largely complete by age three years.
The AAO did issue precautions about children with amblyopia, strabismus, and focus inhibiting conditions.

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