Members of the College of Optometrists are now advising moviegoers to have a check-up if they experience any discomfort watching Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows – Part 2.

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They claim it is particularly important for young children to receive treatment while their eyes are still developing.

Dr Susan Blakeney, from the College of Optometrists in London, said: ‘There is no evidence to suggest using 3D technology can damage the eyes. If you can’t see the 3D effect, or feel dizzy, tired or uncomfortable when viewing 3D and have not had this problem investigated before, we recommend an eye examination.

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Eye experts claim the 3D version can help identify potential sight problems among movie fans.

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Earlier this year, in the journal Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, Dr Peter Howarth – a researcher into visual ergonomics at Loughborough University – published the findings of a review into the potential hazards of watching 3D films.

…no studies have detected any permanent damage caused by 3D.

‘Furthermore, stationary examples of these types of pictures have been around since Victorian times. The normal eye is adaptable enough to accept small 3D stereoscopic content without stress.

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