3D Stereoscopic Television: The Innovation for Tomorrow

Legal and Ethical Issues

Although there are many benefits, there are also some risks.

In April 2010, the health warning on 3D TV surfaced into more possibilities then expected.

According to the Daily Mail in the UK, Pregnant women, the elderly, little children and those suffering from serious medical conditions are said to be at risk. The alert extends to those who have been sleep deprived or drinking. It highlights side effects such as confusion, nausea, convulsions, altered vision, light-headedness, dizziness, and involuntary movements such as eye or muscle twitching and cramps (Poulter, n.d).

Another leading manufacturer state that people should be avoiding placing 3D TVs near stairs, balconies or other areas where an accident could occur because viewers can become disorientated (Department of Justice and Attorney-General). 3D television can be dangerous to developing children as well. According to the Department of Justice, there's a "malaise" in children that can involved from 3D called strabismus or lazy eye. It is an abnormal alignment of the eyes in which the eyes do not focus on the same object (Department of Justice and Attorney-General). As it turns out, serious health risks are involved with children consuming 3D. The Department of Justice states even further, "If fully realized, 3D just might affect the vision of millions of children and, according to the latest research, many adults, across the country (Department of Justice and Attorney-General)."

The amount of health risks exceeds the health benefits and could slow down the process of the TV being purchased.