I personally never go beyond nvidia's default 15% stereo depth because it is just too much strain on my eyes.
To prevent eye strain, you could try the tip from Dr Horn, the 20-20-20 rule?. For every 20 minutes of screen time, look up and look 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
It is mainly very young children that should not play 3D games because of their developing eyes, and it is unclear what long-term 3D exposure might do to young people. The Nintendo 3DS was analyzed by the American Optometric Association, it was decided that they were not harmful, apparently this is the case with most 3D devices. According to others, if the individual using 3D technology has a fully developed, normally functioning visual system, negative side effects are few. Some though might have temperate issues with ocular alignment, if you have strain, double vision, go see an eye doctor to see if the problems can be resolved.
I read all this on various websites except my personal 3D experience.
I personally never go beyond nvidia's default 15% stereo depth because it is just too much strain on my eyes.
To prevent eye strain, you could try the tip from Dr Horn, the 20-20-20 rule?. For every 20 minutes of screen time, look up and look 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
It is mainly very young children that should not play 3D games because of their developing eyes, and it is unclear what long-term 3D exposure might do to young people. The Nintendo 3DS was analyzed by the American Optometric Association, it was decided that they were not harmful, apparently this is the case with most 3D devices. According to others, if the individual using 3D technology has a fully developed, normally functioning visual system, negative side effects are few. Some though might have temperate issues with ocular alignment, if you have strain, double vision, go see an eye doctor to see if the problems can be resolved.
I read all this on various websites except my personal 3D experience.
Windows 10 home x64
P9X79
i7-3820 @ 3.6-3.8 GHz
GTX 970 SSC
16GB 4x4 DDR3 RAM
SSD 850 PRO 256GB
VG248QE 144Hz
I use a 46" Tv for a computer monitor, at the moment at least. I sit 2' 8" from it so it fills more of my FOV when gaming and I have my "depth" at maximum and experience no eye strain, even after hours of gaming when my ass and wrists are killing me, but not the eyes. Im new to 3d and i haven't yet played with any other settings like the convergence or frustum hotkeys, so maybe that why it doesn't bother me, i don't know... I notice the depth of the world gets greater when i back away from the screen, so perhaps i'm not experiencing full depth?
I have a thought on eye health too. While doing the research for the screen, i viewed a bunch of cross-eyed videos on youtube and i noticed afterwards that my balance got better(or maybe easier) when i was in the shower, balancing on one foot trying to wash my feet. I would guess that was from the muscle use assuming my original hunch was even correct.
I use a 46" Tv for a computer monitor, at the moment at least. I sit 2' 8" from it so it fills more of my FOV when gaming and I have my "depth" at maximum and experience no eye strain, even after hours of gaming when my ass and wrists are killing me, but not the eyes. Im new to 3d and i haven't yet played with any other settings like the convergence or frustum hotkeys, so maybe that why it doesn't bother me, i don't know... I notice the depth of the world gets greater when i back away from the screen, so perhaps i'm not experiencing full depth?
I have a thought on eye health too. While doing the research for the screen, i viewed a bunch of cross-eyed videos on youtube and i noticed afterwards that my balance got better(or maybe easier) when i was in the shower, balancing on one foot trying to wash my feet. I would guess that was from the muscle use assuming my original hunch was even correct.
If you haven't touch convergence, then most game profiles come with very conservative settings for convergence, what makes it very relaxed to view. Probably that is why you don't get tired.
If you change convergence you will perceive a dramatical increase in the 'appreciation' of the scene. It will become tangible and somehow real. Then you'll know why 3d gaming is the most amazing thing (in the context of games). But don't go too far or you will know by personal experience the reasons why convergence setting is now 'hidden'.
And one more thing, it's always a good idea to take breaks. Not only the eyes, but also it's a good idea to get up from the chair from time to time and walk a bit. When you are young the body can take it all. But as you grow old you find the reasons for all those advices. My back is pure junk now and is killing me. I've spent half of my life in front of a computer.
If you haven't touch convergence, then most game profiles come with very conservative settings for convergence, what makes it very relaxed to view. Probably that is why you don't get tired.
If you change convergence you will perceive a dramatical increase in the 'appreciation' of the scene. It will become tangible and somehow real. Then you'll know why 3d gaming is the most amazing thing (in the context of games). But don't go too far or you will know by personal experience the reasons why convergence setting is now 'hidden'.
And one more thing, it's always a good idea to take breaks. Not only the eyes, but also it's a good idea to get up from the chair from time to time and walk a bit. When you are young the body can take it all. But as you grow old you find the reasons for all those advices. My back is pure junk now and is killing me. I've spent half of my life in front of a computer.
I find that I don't get any eye-strain or headaches from viewing stereo 3D alone, although other additional equipment does cause some strain/dizzyness. For example, viewing a 3D monitor with a large fresnel lens can be pretty taxing on the eyes after about 15-20 minutes. Similarly, playing games with a 3D head-mounted-display with head-tracking can easily cause me to get a little sick in the stomach, even after only 15-20 minutes. And certainly, if you have extreme or incorrect 3D settings, then that may cause some eye-strain. But if you use moderate settings I don't think there is a problem.
I find that I don't get any eye-strain or headaches from viewing stereo 3D alone, although other additional equipment does cause some strain/dizzyness. For example, viewing a 3D monitor with a large fresnel lens can be pretty taxing on the eyes after about 15-20 minutes. Similarly, playing games with a 3D head-mounted-display with head-tracking can easily cause me to get a little sick in the stomach, even after only 15-20 minutes. And certainly, if you have extreme or incorrect 3D settings, then that may cause some eye-strain. But if you use moderate settings I don't think there is a problem.
[quote name='crim3' date='08 April 2011 - 11:30 AM' timestamp='1302258611' post='1221325']
If you haven't touch convergence, then most game profiles come with very conservative settings for convergence, what makes it very relaxed to view. Probably that is why you don't get tired.
If you change convergence you will perceive a dramatical increase in the 'appreciation' of the scene. It will become tangible and somehow real. Then you'll know why 3d gaming is the most amazing thing (in the context of games).[/quote]
I have only ever tried the iz3d drivers for different settings but it was quite unrealistic and uncomfortable to view most games. I have tried mafia 2 at 100% nVidia stereo depth using the emitters wheel but playing the game i felt like i was the giant in the land of the giants (old film series/episodes, lol) everything looked so small like toy soldiers but kind of interesting at the same time. I like Crytek's Crysis 2 realistic 3D approach more, although 100% stereo depth makes you feel taller in game, lol.
[quote name='crim3' date='08 April 2011 - 11:30 AM' timestamp='1302258611' post='1221325']
If you haven't touch convergence, then most game profiles come with very conservative settings for convergence, what makes it very relaxed to view. Probably that is why you don't get tired.
If you change convergence you will perceive a dramatical increase in the 'appreciation' of the scene. It will become tangible and somehow real. Then you'll know why 3d gaming is the most amazing thing (in the context of games).
I have only ever tried the iz3d drivers for different settings but it was quite unrealistic and uncomfortable to view most games. I have tried mafia 2 at 100% nVidia stereo depth using the emitters wheel but playing the game i felt like i was the giant in the land of the giants (old film series/episodes, lol) everything looked so small like toy soldiers but kind of interesting at the same time. I like Crytek's Crysis 2 realistic 3D approach more, although 100% stereo depth makes you feel taller in game, lol.
Windows 10 home x64
P9X79
i7-3820 @ 3.6-3.8 GHz
GTX 970 SSC
16GB 4x4 DDR3 RAM
SSD 850 PRO 256GB
VG248QE 144Hz
To prevent eye strain, you could try the tip from Dr Horn, the 20-20-20 rule?. For every 20 minutes of screen time, look up and look 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
It is mainly very young children that should not play 3D games because of their developing eyes, and it is unclear what long-term 3D exposure might do to young people. The Nintendo 3DS was analyzed by the American Optometric Association, it was decided that they were not harmful, apparently this is the case with most 3D devices. According to others, if the individual using 3D technology has a fully developed, normally functioning visual system, negative side effects are few. Some though might have temperate issues with ocular alignment, if you have strain, double vision, go see an eye doctor to see if the problems can be resolved.
I read all this on various websites except my personal 3D experience.
To prevent eye strain, you could try the tip from Dr Horn, the 20-20-20 rule?. For every 20 minutes of screen time, look up and look 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
It is mainly very young children that should not play 3D games because of their developing eyes, and it is unclear what long-term 3D exposure might do to young people. The Nintendo 3DS was analyzed by the American Optometric Association, it was decided that they were not harmful, apparently this is the case with most 3D devices. According to others, if the individual using 3D technology has a fully developed, normally functioning visual system, negative side effects are few. Some though might have temperate issues with ocular alignment, if you have strain, double vision, go see an eye doctor to see if the problems can be resolved.
I read all this on various websites except my personal 3D experience.
Windows 10 home x64
P9X79
i7-3820 @ 3.6-3.8 GHz
GTX 970 SSC
16GB 4x4 DDR3 RAM
SSD 850 PRO 256GB
VG248QE 144Hz
I have a thought on eye health too. While doing the research for the screen, i viewed a bunch of cross-eyed videos on youtube and i noticed afterwards that my balance got better(or maybe easier) when i was in the shower, balancing on one foot trying to wash my feet. I would guess that was from the muscle use assuming my original hunch was even correct.
I have a thought on eye health too. While doing the research for the screen, i viewed a bunch of cross-eyed videos on youtube and i noticed afterwards that my balance got better(or maybe easier) when i was in the shower, balancing on one foot trying to wash my feet. I would guess that was from the muscle use assuming my original hunch was even correct.
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If you change convergence you will perceive a dramatical increase in the 'appreciation' of the scene. It will become tangible and somehow real. Then you'll know why 3d gaming is the most amazing thing (in the context of games). But don't go too far or you will know by personal experience the reasons why convergence setting is now 'hidden'.
And one more thing, it's always a good idea to take breaks. Not only the eyes, but also it's a good idea to get up from the chair from time to time and walk a bit. When you are young the body can take it all. But as you grow old you find the reasons for all those advices. My back is pure junk now and is killing me. I've spent half of my life in front of a computer.
If you change convergence you will perceive a dramatical increase in the 'appreciation' of the scene. It will become tangible and somehow real. Then you'll know why 3d gaming is the most amazing thing (in the context of games). But don't go too far or you will know by personal experience the reasons why convergence setting is now 'hidden'.
And one more thing, it's always a good idea to take breaks. Not only the eyes, but also it's a good idea to get up from the chair from time to time and walk a bit. When you are young the body can take it all. But as you grow old you find the reasons for all those advices. My back is pure junk now and is killing me. I've spent half of my life in front of a computer.
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If you haven't touch convergence, then most game profiles come with very conservative settings for convergence, what makes it very relaxed to view. Probably that is why you don't get tired.
If you change convergence you will perceive a dramatical increase in the 'appreciation' of the scene. It will become tangible and somehow real. Then you'll know why 3d gaming is the most amazing thing (in the context of games).[/quote]
I have only ever tried the iz3d drivers for different settings but it was quite unrealistic and uncomfortable to view most games. I have tried mafia 2 at 100% nVidia stereo depth using the emitters wheel but playing the game i felt like i was the giant in the land of the giants (old film series/episodes, lol) everything looked so small like toy soldiers but kind of interesting at the same time. I like Crytek's Crysis 2 realistic 3D approach more, although 100% stereo depth makes you feel taller in game, lol.
If you haven't touch convergence, then most game profiles come with very conservative settings for convergence, what makes it very relaxed to view. Probably that is why you don't get tired.
If you change convergence you will perceive a dramatical increase in the 'appreciation' of the scene. It will become tangible and somehow real. Then you'll know why 3d gaming is the most amazing thing (in the context of games).
I have only ever tried the iz3d drivers for different settings but it was quite unrealistic and uncomfortable to view most games. I have tried mafia 2 at 100% nVidia stereo depth using the emitters wheel but playing the game i felt like i was the giant in the land of the giants (old film series/episodes, lol) everything looked so small like toy soldiers but kind of interesting at the same time. I like Crytek's Crysis 2 realistic 3D approach more, although 100% stereo depth makes you feel taller in game, lol.
Windows 10 home x64
P9X79
i7-3820 @ 3.6-3.8 GHz
GTX 970 SSC
16GB 4x4 DDR3 RAM
SSD 850 PRO 256GB
VG248QE 144Hz