Dr. Stephen Rothbloom and Dr. Huong Le are Smyrna Georgia eye doctors who uses specialized vision testing technology to maximize a person's ability to perceive the 3-D images used in today's on screen entertainment and computer games. 

Both the movie and entertainment industries are preparing to broadcast in 3-D as new 3-D television technology becomes available. This new technology is catching the eyes of fans nationwide, but some people may not be able to enjoy the 3-D experience because of vision problems.

Some people have a binocular vision problem which causes a misalignment of the eyes preventing them from watching 3-D TV and movies. Dr. Stephen Rothbloom and Dr. Huong Le routinely check for binocular vision problems. Binocular vision is the ability to focus in on an object and combine the visual images from each eye into a single, in-depth image. Individuals with an eye misalignment can experience headaches and other uncomfortable side effects from viewing 3-D movies. The eyes can fatigue when 3-D technology forces the eyes to focus together on images that are near and far away.

Symptoms indicating a potential problem with the ability to see images in 3-D vary from person to person. You may benefit from a 3-D eye examination if you answer yes to any of the following questions:

• Is the 3-D viewing experience not as vivid for you as it is for others watching the same picture?
• Do you experience eyestrain or headaches when viewing 3-D movies or images?
• Do you feel nauseous or dizzy during or after viewing 3-D images?
• Are you more comfortable viewing 2-D TV or movies instead of 3-D TV or movies?
• Is it difficult for your eyes to adjust back to normal after watching 3-D TV or movies?

Watching 3-D programming can reveal previously unknown binocular vision issues. An eye exam that tests for binocular vision problems and the proper corrective lenses may help alleviate these problems and make the experience of watching 3-D TV, movies and games more enjoyable.

Click here to make an appointment with our eye doctors to have your 3-D vision tested!  Dr. Stephen Rothbloom and Dr. Huong Le, optometrists in Smyrna Georgia, use the innovative Marco Epic 1500 Refractive System to perform 3-D vision testing.