3D Eye Health Online

The Vision Performance Institute has partnered with the 3D@Home consortium and the American Optometric Association to offer information online to the public about 3D eye and vision health. Check out the website at http://www.3deyehealth.org/

Additional information may be found on the VPI website on the fundamentals of 3D vision at http://www.pacificu.edu/optometry/research/basics/index.cfm, or more technical information on VPI 3D vision research studies at http://www.pacificu.edu/optometry/research/publications/index.cfm. The VPI main page can be accessed at www.visionperformance.org.

Alleviating 3D eyestrain... from the production end

A recent post on the Today3D Forum highlights some important steps taken in the production processes of 3D entertainment that play a role in reducing eyestrain. Check out the link here.

Even with poorly generated 3D entertainment, there appears to be wide variability in viewers' abilities to visually tolerate the virtual 3D experience. It remains to be seen what role clinical eye exams, targeted at identifying 3D vision difficulties, may play in the future acceptance of 3D entertainment by all.

The VPI is currently conducting a variety of research into We invite reader feedback on valid ideas for future research into the realm of vision and 3D.

3D images helped save Britain from Nazi missiles

In an interesting news release recently from the BBC, a documentary reveals how 3D (or stereo) imaging of Nazi territories helped the British identify and destroy the deadly missile launch bases. See the link below for more information on the complete story:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-13359064

Fifth Annual VPI Research Conference June 1-3

Next week, the Vision Performance Institute will host its annual research conference, with a focus this year on 3D vision and technology research. Several professional and industry representatives will present, including Rick Dean, senior vice president of THX and chairman of the 3D@Home Consortium, will discuss the 3D viewing experience and certification of 3D performance in the home. Phil Corriveau from Intel, chair of the Human Factors Steering Team, will speak about the user experience; and Dr, Michael Duenas from the American Optometric Association.

Several news articles discuss the research conference, and can be viewed at the following links:

http://www.pacificu.edu/news/detail.cfm?NEWS_ID=9834&CATEGORY_ID=106

http://www.wkrn.com/story/14725648/thx-shows-support-for-3d-research-at-pacific-universitys-vision-performance-institutes-vision-and-3d-conference?clienttype=printable