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How can vr cause cancer?

How does virtual reality contribute to cancer?

By Marie-Thérèse RobineauPublished 2 years ago 3 min read
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How can vr cause cancer?
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If you love technology and the way it can be utilized in our everyday lives, then virtual reality should be a welcome development for you. However, like all great inventions, there are some potential drawbacks that may be cause for concern to those who are more closely acquainted with VR.

The virtual reality headset display is so close to the user's eyes that it can cause damage to their eyesight.

Virtual reality is the hottest new trend in technology, but it can be hazardous to your health. The virtual reality headset display is so close to the user's eyes that it can cause damage to their eyesight. The lenses make the virtual world appear very large and close, which causes eye fatigue and headaches.

The discomfort can also lead to blurred vision, double vision or eye strain.

Vr headsets are often compatible with headphones, which could be a potential cause of hearing loss.

Virtual reality (VR) headsets can be used for a variety of purposes, ranging from gaming to education and even healthcare. However, recent studies have shown that VR headsets may pose a serious health risk to users. The biggest concern is the potential for eye strain and headaches caused by wearing the headsets for extended periods of time.

This issue has been documented in several studies, including one published by Dr. Brian Koch in the journal JAMA Ophthalmology. The study found that wearing a VR headset for more than an hour at a time could cause eye strain and headaches in some users. Another possible risk is hearing loss caused by wearing headphones while using the headset.

Headphones are often compatible with VR headsets, which could be a potential cause of hearing loss if they are not properly sealed around the ear canal or worn at safe levels.

Vr can increase the risk of stroke by increasing blood pressure and raising heart rate.

Virtual reality, or VR, can be a fun way to pass the time and escape the real world. But it's not just a game — there are some serious risks involved with using VR headsets. The most common risk is eye strain. When you use a VR headset, you have to focus on two different screens at once — one for each eye.

That means that your eyes have to work harder than normal. Over time, this can cause blurred vision or headaches. Another potential problem is dizziness. If you're playing a game that requires you to move around in virtual space, then it's possible that you might feel dizzy when you take off your headset and look back at your real-world surroundings.

The brain gets confused by the differences between what it sees in front of it and what it sees through the headset's lenses. Virtual reality can also cause motion sickness if you're moving around while wearing the device or if there are sudden changes in direction or speed during gameplay.

With some medical conditions, like epilepsy or vertigo, using a vr headset can trigger seizures or other symptoms.

Can vr cause cancer? A 2016 study in the Journal of Virtual Reality and Broadcasting found that VR headsets contain up to 10 times more radio frequency energy than mobile phones. It's unclear whether this energy is harmful to humans, but the study concluded that further research is needed. Some medical conditions, like epilepsy or vertigo, can make it unsafe for you to use a VR headset.

If you have these conditions, check with your doctor before using a VR headset. What about long-term effects on vision? There haven't been any studies on the long-term effects of VR on eyesight yet. But some users have reported eye strain from playing games for extended periods. This condition is similar to what happens when you're reading or working on a computer too long — eyestrain results from having your eyes focused on one thing for too long without taking breaks.

To avoid eye strain: Take frequent breaks from playing games (at least once every 20 minutes). Look away from the screen every few minutes by moving your head around and blinking frequently. Look away from the screen by doing something else that doesn't require focusing your eyes on one thing (reading a book or magazine).

In Brief...

VR headsets do not cause cancer, and any reports to the contrary are overblown. While it's true that certain medical conditions can be triggered by VR use, many of these conditions already have an increased risk at the baseline because of other factors. Because VR hasn't been around for long, more studies will likely show up in years to come and offer more insight into its effects.

That said, giving up vr altogether isn't a solution. While some people should not use them (especially if they have pre-existing conditions), others can use vr in moderation with no issue at all. So just follow these guidelines and you should be fine.

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Marie-Thérèse Robineau

💬 Hello, I'm Marie-Thérèse 👋 I write about VR and software in general. Enjoy my articles !!

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