Do 3D movies hurt your eyes? How about your 3DS’ or 3D smartphone’s screen? If so, you may not be alone. According to a new study in the Journal of Vision, the small screens on mobile devices, as well as stereo-3D, can be very hard on the eyes, causing discomfort, fatigue and headaches.

The reason, they say, is that these screens force the eye to simultaneously focus on the screen while adjusting to the distance of the content.  “The results demonstrated that with devices like mobile phones and desktop displays that are viewed at a short distance, stereo content placed in front of the screen — appearing closer to the viewer and into the space of viewer’s room — was less comfortable than content placed behind the screen,” reads the report. “Conversely, when viewing at a longer distance such as a movie theater screen, stereo content placed behind the screen —appearing as though the viewer is looking through a window scene behind the screen — was less comfortable.”

So what does this mean for all those out there watching Netflix on your Nintento DSs? Not too much as of yet. But more research on the subject may lead to a variety of outcomes – one of which being gadget makers abandoning 3D before it ever reaches the mainstream. But that’s not very likely.

“Discomfort associated with viewing Stereo 3D is a major problem that may limit the use of technology,” says Martin S. Banks, author and professor of optometry and vision science at the University of California. “We hope that our findings will inspire more research in this area.”

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J!NS, a Japanese company that produces glasses, has recently announced the introduction of a pair of “monitor” glasses, especially designed for those spending too much time in front of their computers. J!NS Moisture Glasses were especially created to be worn while working at a PC, in order to avoid those situations of squinting and blinking eyes, or to hopefully prevent other serious eye problems. To keep plowing through World of Warcraft into the wee hours of the morning, just put on these Moisture glasses designed to ease pain and eye fatigue.

The Moisture Glasses feature a moisture reservoir, which is a little container on either side of the frame, capable of providing up to 2 hours of continuous moisture. The moisture will reduce the risk of suffering of dehydrated eyes. Just fill the reservoir with water or a moisturizing eyedrop solution and it will keep your peepers refreshed.
The J!NS glasses reduce the “Blue Light” emitted by PC display, which adds to eye fatigue, by up to 55 per cent. Or so they say.

With all the recent brouhaha around radiation and the harm that PCs, smartphones and other electronic devices can cause, this innocent medical gadget could prove itself to be as a real helper for those who have to spend hours and hours in front of their computer for work and experience sore and tired eyes. The announcement presents a pink version of the glasses but we assume they would come in other colors as well. The glasses are set for release in Japan in October for about $50.

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