Games Are Definitely Good For You!
By Ben / 2009-03-31 09:20:24
Potentially quite an interesting study this, U.S. researchers have found that playing video games can help guard against such eye problems as amblyopic, also known as ‘Lazy Eye’.
Expert game players were studied at the University of Rochester, and were found to have better ‘Contrast Sensitivity’. It’s thought that this is due to games, particularly those which involve aiming, requiring constant diligence, and instant reactions, and not least thanks to them being rewarding. Professor Gary Rubin, of the University College London Institute of Ophthalmology said:
Source: BBC
By Ben / 2009-03-31 09:20:24
Potentially quite an interesting study this, U.S. researchers have found that playing video games can help guard against such eye problems as amblyopic, also known as ‘Lazy Eye’. Expert game players were studied at the University of Rochester, and were found to have better ‘Contrast Sensitivity’. It’s thought that this is due to games, particularly those which involve aiming, requiring constant diligence, and instant reactions, and not least thanks to them being rewarding. Professor Gary Rubin, of the University College London Institute of Ophthalmology said:
"Contrast sensitivity is a very basic visual function, and usually they are more difficult to alter in adulthood. "This is a small study, showing a small effect, but it was carefully done, and merits further investigation."So there you go, playing games could be good for your eyesight, makes sense I guess.
Source: BBC
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