French health watchdog urges 3D ban for children under six
A French health watchdog recommended yesterday that children under six be denied access to 3D films, computers and video games, and that those up to 13 be restricted to "moderate" access.
A French health watchdog recommended yesterday that children under six be denied access to 3D films, computers and video games, and that those up to 13 be restricted to "moderate" access.
The advice is based on a pioneering analysis of scientific research into the possible impacts of 3D imaging on the developing eye, the agency ANSES says.
ANSES "recommends that children under six, whose visual system is still developing, not be exposed to these technologies, and that use by children under 13 be moderate".
ANSES' statement pointed to disruption in "vergence-accommodation" - when a person focuses both eyes on the subject they are looking at.
Italy stands out as a country whose health ministry has sought to restrict the use of 3D glasses by young children.