Finally here is something that proves our moms were right after all. For years as we frittered our childhood in front of our television sets watching our favorite programs - whether Howdy Doody or SpongeBob Squarepants - mom had been breathing down our necks warning us that we would ruin our eyes and rot our brains if we watch the boob tube too much. Not only moms, all doctors, scientists, and the like have attributed so many evils to this idiot box over the years. But it proved to be like a Teflon coated cookware: nothing stuck to it. Now Samsung have posted warnings on their website about the latest development in television, the 3D technology which will soon appear in the stores near you. Coming from a leading television manufacturer, these 3D TV warnings do need to be taken seriously.
Samsung's list of 3D TV warnings does include its effect on eyes. It says sitting too close to a 3D TV (or any other TV, I am sure) and viewing it continuously for prolonged periods of time can damage your eyes irrevocably. They recommend that the distance between the viewer and the 3D television set should be at least three times the height of the screen. They also recommend that your eyes and the screen should be at the same level.
Not to be forgotten, Samsung's 3D TV warnings also say something about the special glasses required to watch the 3D effects on the television set. They have warned that prolonged use of special glasses can cause headache, fatigue and dizziness. Now, if you watch the 3D television for prolonged periods of time, you are bound to be wearing these glasses for pronged periods as well. So, if you notice any of these symptoms, turn off the television and give some rest to your eyes. And of course, never ever wear these glasses except when watching the 3D television. They may tempt you as sunglasses, however they can damage your eyes and vision.
Samsung have also pointed particularly vulnerable groups in their 3D TV warnings and these are people with a family history of epilepsy or strokes, or similar other diseases. People with such a family history to contend with will do well to return to an older model. This is because 3D televisions can give off flashing lights which are known to have set off fits in some such people.
Among particular age groups it is children and teenagers who are particularly vulnerable to these ill effects. So, at least now give heed to what your mom says.
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