The Australian High Court is currently deliberating on a ban on social media use for individuals under the age of 16. Although this is an important discussion for digital well-being, reducing screen time itself may not be the solution.
Australia's High Court is currently deliberating on a ban on social media use for individuals under the age of 16. Although this is an important discussion for digital well-being, reducing screen time alone may not be the solution. As I heard about the discussion on banning social media for those under 16 in Australia, I suddenly recalled my elementary school days. I used to wear an eye patch and sit at the back of the classroom. When my friends played soccer or watched 3D movies, the sense of depth was someone else's story. I was told by an ophthalmologist that lazy eye couldn't be treated after I turned 9, and at that time, I believed it was my fate. Now that I'm in my thirties, I wear a Meta Quest 3 and turn on Amblyotube. Seven…
The Australian High Court is considering a ban on social media use for people under 16. A developer has created an app called Amblyotube, which uses VR technology to help treat lazy eye, a condition also known as amblyopia. The app, available on the Meta Quest 3, uses dichoptic training to improve binocular vision and can be used in a room view mode. The developer notes that while reducing screen time is being discussed, the question of what and how screens show content is also important.
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