Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Is using virtual reality (VR) headsets bad for your eyes? Can it make your vision worse?
As these devices continue to increase in popularity, understanding their impacts on our health is incredibly important.
In this video, we break down:
- How VR headsets actually work
- Both the short- and long-term potential negative effects of VR use
- Ways to prevent these negative impacts on your vision
- A surprising health benefit of using VR headsets
And please let me know if there are any specific eye- or glasses-related topics you'd like me to talk about!
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Sources for this video:
- Kierstan Boyd’s 2024 article for the American Academy for Ophthalmology titled “Computers, Digital Devices, and Eye Strain”
- Hoffman et al.’s 2008 article for the Journal of Vision titled “Vergence–accommodation conflicts hinder visual performance and cause visual fatigue”
- Dr. EyeGuy’s 2021 YouTube video titled “Oculus Quest 2 - Will VR Damage Your Eyes? 4 Dangers You NEED To Know!”
- Fauquier ENT’s 2023 YouTube video titled “Dry Eyes Treatment with Meibomian Gland Expression (MGD)”
All of the background music consists of instrumental versions of songs by Connor Price. Big thanks to Connor for making his music free to use!
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Here at Vision Vibes, I dive into eye-related topics ranging from understanding your lens prescription, to laser eye surgery, to the biology of your eyes. Visual, laser demos make abstract concepts much more clear and easy to understand, showing exactly how light is being focused by your eyes and corrective eyewear/contacts.
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Is using virtual reality (VR) headsets bad for your eyes? Can it make your vision worse?
As these devices continue to increase in popularity, understanding their impacts on our health is incredibly important.
In this video, we break down:
- How VR headsets actually work
- Both the short- and long-term potential negative effects of VR use
- Ways to prevent these negative impacts on your vision
- A surprising health benefit of using VR headsets
And please let me know if there are any specific eye- or glasses-related topics you'd like me to talk about!
_____________________________________________________________
Sources for this video:
- Kierstan Boyd’s 2024 article for the American Academy for Ophthalmology titled “Computers, Digital Devices, and Eye Strain”
- Hoffman et al.’s 2008 article for the Journal of Vision titled “Vergence–accommodation conflicts hinder visual performance and cause visual fatigue”
- Dr. EyeGuy’s 2021 YouTube video titled “Oculus Quest 2 - Will VR Damage Your Eyes? 4 Dangers You NEED To Know!”
- Fauquier ENT’s 2023 YouTube video titled “Dry Eyes Treatment with Meibomian Gland Expression (MGD)”
All of the background music consists of instrumental versions of songs by Connor Price. Big thanks to Connor for making his music free to use!
______________________________________________________________
ABOUT ME:
Here at Vision Vibes, I dive into eye-related topics ranging from understanding your lens prescription, to laser eye surgery, to the biology of your eyes. Visual, laser demos make abstract concepts much more clear and easy to understand, showing exactly how light is being focused by your eyes and corrective eyewear/contacts.
______________________________________________________________
My kid's book: "Larry Laser Finds His Spark"
Follow Larry Laser on his journey to discover all the amazing things lasers are used for. From laser welding, to eye surgery, to high-speed internet, Larry learns about how he can change the world with the help of Lexi Lens.
BUY NOW: amzn.to/3W6RRfr
______________________________________________________________
📢 Stay Connected!
Instagram: instagram.com/visionvibescory
TikTok: tiktok.com/@visionvibescory
Email: VisionVibesCory@gmail.com
SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/user/UCDY3vVVfH-s6WgOFD0EFMBg?sub_confirmation=1
#VR #optometry #health #tech #ophthalmology #vision #science
