The GOODS & BADS of 3D

Recently there was a news on the negative effect on 3D movies, especially the movie Avatar.
I would like to start off by asking a question -- Has anyone experienced headaches or eyestrain while watching a 3D movie?

Well, it seems there were many complaints about the discomfort and headache while viewing Avatar in 3D.

I have to admit, while I was watching Avatar in 3D, I did feel sort of dizzy. I thought watching it on 2D was way better and easier to watch. I watched it in 3D with my parents, and I thought my parents would enjoy the cool effects of it, but they just gave up. They decided not to wear the glass but then the dizziness made it worse for them. So they just put it on and slept.... Yes, this is how uncomfortable they felt.

In on of my blogs I mentioned about 3D movies, 3D TVs coming to the home this year and I wrote how great it would be... ironically, some experts are calling for more research into the possibility of eyestrain associated with 3D viewing. So I guess 3D TVs at home is not that great after all.

According to Allan Sullivan, senior research scientist at the Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories in Cambridge, MA, stated that dizziness and discomfort happens because "Your eyes must remain focused on the display, but must converge at the depth--either in front or behind the display--where the image from each eye overlaps correctly." (Sullivan)

It is known that many people can view 3D without experiencing any strain at all, but minor eye problems might be amplified slightly by watching 3D.

Also, is seems like the conflict may be worse on smaller screens. This means 3D TV's at home is the worst idea. It's good that we find out now, less harm is done.

I would like to ask you another question -- would you avoid 3D in the future?
Share your thoughts :)