http://hss-prod.hss.aol.com/hss/storage/adam/1c5a8221502e859df10e10386ea65aa3/diplopia.jpg Many will tell you that video games are bad for your eyes, but James Blaha doesn’t buy that theory. He’s developing a crowdfunded virtual reality title, Diplopia](http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/diplopia-a-vr-game-to-treat-strabismus-and-amblyopia), that could help restore 3D vision. The Breakout](Google celebrates Breakout's 37th anniversary the only way it knows how) variant trains those with crossed eye problems to coordinate their eyes by manipulating contrast; players score well when their brain merges two images into a complete scene. Regular gameplay could noticeably improve eyesight for adults that previously had little hope of recovering their depth perception, Blaha says. The potential solution is relatively cheap, too – gamers use an Oculus Rift as their display, and they can add a Leap Motion controller for a hands-free experience. If you’re eager to help out, you can pledge $20 to get Diplopia, and $400 will bundle the app with an Oculus Rift headset. Check out a video demo of the therapeutic game after the break.
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Source: Indiegogo