VR and possible eye strain

[hebog5]

I have been following posting here and am getting interested. However, I would like to know how safe the apparatus is concerning eye health?

Does anyone know or is too early to be sure. Also are there some "makes or types" VR you would think better than others in this respect?

I wear glasses and use Trackir at the moment.

Thank you.

[dbzero]

30 minutes ago, hebog5 said:

I have been following posting here and am getting interested. However, I would like to know how safe the apparatus is concerning eye health?

Does anyone know or is too early to be sure. Also are there some "makes or types" VR you would think better than others in this respect?

I wear glasses and use Trackir at the moment.

Thank you.

May want to talk to your optometrist. I have a high correction and wear bifocals. I have Samsung Oddessy which is supposed to be good for people who wear glasses. Since I do alot of work in front of a computer my Optometrist wrote a prescription for computer glasses I wear when I work on a computer. I spoke to him about VR and he wrote a prescription for VR. The distance your eyes are from the viewing device as well as your specific condition may make a difference.

 

Also keep in mind the frame type you'll be using as that too may be a factor As VR goggles should be snug.

 

You could also consider contacts for VR if you can use them, but once again should talk to optometrist and explain exactly what you are intending.

Edited September 13, 2020 by dbzero

[hebog5]

Thank you dbzero.

Very useful and comprehensive reply.

Much appreciated and I will take your advice.

[C6_Geooorges_VR]

Hi there,

 

Geooorges, VR flying optometrist since IL2 supports it.

 

Not much to be concerned with here, assumed the following items are covered :

 

- obviously, wearing up-to-date glasses helps a lot. As dbzero wrote above, consult your optometrist if any doubt. You'll need perfect distant and near eyesight so check this latter is you're 40+ years old.

 

- correct IPD measure for your HMD. Beware of wich HMD to choose if you are less than 60mm or above 70.

 

- brightness is the key setting to avoid eyestrain (assuming you use a good amount of SS ingame). You need to see the shadiest gauges clearly, and skyline should be easy to glare at, not blinding except when you're staring at the sun.

 

The Fresnel lenses used in the HMDs need to be of good quality, since it's this component that emulates sight distances to your eyes. You need to keep this point in mind when choosing your HMD.

 

Hope this helps, and that you will give a try to the blast that is VR flying.

 

S! 

[hebog5]

Thank you Geoorges.

All of this is very helpful and, I think, essential to know.

I am sure that others will find these reply posts of great interest.

[SCG_Fenris_Wolf]

You wear glasses.

If you intend to keep the glasses, the Index is your headset of choice. It offers eye-relief, like the VivePro.

 

It also has per-headset adjustment of distortion based on the individual inaccuracy (tolerance) during assembly.

 

It's thus always a good bet and not a lottery like others.

 

 

The HP Reverb G2 may be your pick if you plan on buying customized inserts or use contact lenses. I recommend getting used to contacts, and recommend against using glasses in VR HMDs without eye-relief.

[hebog5]

Another great reply and of great help.

Thank you Fenris Wolf.