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Point and counterpoint – Is Aspartame making people blind?
by Marshall Brain | October 11, 2010
Glenn Beck has recently announced that he is having unspecified vision problems. And Glenn Beck is known to be a consumer of Diet Coke. Therefore, there has been a rush to blame Aspartame for his vision problems, as seen in this article: Warning to Glenn Beck: Don’t Drink Diet Coke The article certainly sounds convincing: [...]
3D TVs come with a big list of warnings, as you can see in this list from Samsung:
Photosensitive Seizure Warning and Other Health Risks
Epileptics in particular are cautioned about the glasses. The warnings aren’t so unusual today – everything from Aspirin to toasters have warnings too.
But the last one warning in Samsung’s list is starting to get more attention:
Viewing in 3D mode may cause disorientation for some viewers. DO NOT place your television near open stairwells, cables, balconies or other objects that may cause you to injure yourself.
This problem with 3D glasses is called binocular dysphoria. The following video explains the problem and also explains where the concern is coming from…
For many years there has been an underground movement that teaches the idea that eye exercises can improve your vision. This article explains the philosophy in a nutshell: Improve Your Vision Naturally with Eye Exercises at least half of the population in the United States currently wears prescription glasses or contact lenses. Furthermore, possibly as [...]
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