The new Nintendo 3DS handheld gaming system has been welcomed by the American Optometric Association (AOA) for the use it can be put to detect vision problems. The 3DS is Nintendo's latest version of its dual-screen portable gaming system. One of the screens is innovative because it allows the gamer to see 3-D without the use of special glasses. Although, the company warns against children below the age of six from playing with the game, optometrists say that the 3D screen helps identify vision problems such as amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus (eye turn).
Diabetic Retinopathy - Risk Factors - Symptoms - Treatment - Diagnosis - FAQs
The term ‘diabetic retinopathy’ refers to changes in the retina which often occur in people with diabetes.
The term ‘diabetic retinopathy’ refers to changes in the retina which often occur in people with diabetes.
Nevertheless, Dr. David Hunter, a Pediatric Ophthalmologist at Children's Hospital Boston, has protested that while there is no concrete proof that 3-D games or movies can pose any major damage to the vision, the possibility is high that children can suffer from eye fatigue. He also states that his small son suffers from motion sickness after watching 3-D games or movies.
Jim Sheedy of Pacific University has been very practical when he says that that the health issue associated with console and computer gaming is obesity, rather than eye problems.
Amblyopia | Lazy Eye - Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment FAQs Glossary
Amblyopia is the loss of one eye's ability to see details. Amblyopia is otherwise known as lazy eye.
Amblyopia is the loss of one eye's ability to see details. Amblyopia is otherwise known as lazy eye.
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Myopia - Symptoms and Diagnosis - Treatment - FAQs
Myopia is the inability of a person to see the distant objects clearly. Myopia is also known as near or short sightedness.
Myopia is the inability of a person to see the distant objects clearly. Myopia is also known as near or short sightedness.
Long sightedness/Hyperopia Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment FAQs
Long sightedness also known as hyperopia or farsightedness is a common vision problem. Long-sighted people have difficulty seeing near objects than distant objects.
Long sightedness also known as hyperopia or farsightedness is a common vision problem. Long-sighted people have difficulty seeing near objects than distant objects.
