Tuesday, July 19, 2011

3D Eye Clinic to open soon

Pacific University's College of Optometry, in conjunction with efforts by the VPI, will soon be opening its optometry clinic equipped to diagnose and treat 3D vision problems, as well as a wide variety of other visual and eye conditions. The 3D Eye Clinic has been under development for several months, and will provide a unique blend of clinical and research applications to the management of 3D visual disorders. The clinic is located near the Intel campus in Beaverton, OR, and is expected to open in August 2011.

Can Harry Potter 3D help detect vision problems?


A recent news release by the UK Daily Mail Online quotes eye experts from the College of Optometrists in London, stating that watching 3D movies such as the newest Harry Potter film may help detect vision problems. You can read the news release by clicking here.

VPI director Jim Sheedy, OD, PhD has made similar statements regarding the potential for 3D technologies to aid in detection of vision abnormalities in children and adults.

Monday, July 4, 2011

First 3D Smartphone

HTC EVO™ 3D

Last week, Sprint released the first 3D smartphone. The HTC Evo 3D requires no glasses, and features a 3D display screen as well as stereo camera and video functionality. The user has the ability to toggle between 2D and 3D mode if desired. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive. The Evo 3D operates on a principle similar to that of the Nintendo 3DS display screen - user orientation is critical to viewing the 3D effects.

Some news reports speculate that a 3D tablet is now under development. What's next?