Sony has issued a warning that 3-D gaming could pose health risks, going as far as to recommend parents take gamers who are 6 years or younger to a doctor to make sure it is safe for them to even play video games on a 3-D TV or gaming system.
Apparently children and older adults may be vulnerable to suffering eye strain, eye fatigue or nausea when overdoing it with 3-D games. A possible remedy, suggests Sony: Take frequent breaks from 3-D gaming to avoid such health problems.
Or perhaps skip buying 3-D TVs for awhile. If Sony products cause problems, you can bet other makers are having or will have similar issues.
In other words, if the high price tag of a new 3-D TV system (including the cost of extra 3-D glasses for guests) doesn't make you puke, playing PlayStation 3's Uncharted 2 or Killzone 2 too long on one of these systems may get the job done.
Words from Sony: "Some people may experience discomfort (such as eye strain, eye fatigue or nausea) while watching 3D video images or playing stereoscopic 3D games on 3D televisions. If you experience such discomfort, you should immediately discontinue use of your television until the discomfort subsides."
Experts suggest all users take regular breaks while watching 3-D video or playing stereoscopic 3-D games. Should symptoms continue, call your doctor. And for parents of children under 6, consider consulting a pediatrician or eye doctor before allowing them to watch 3-D video images or play 3-D games.
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