3D and One Eye?

[Dale-n-Chip]

I admit I don't know much about how 3D works, or how having only one eye affects vision.

My one-eyed brother is going to DL in a few weeks and while he and I were discussing touring strategies and new attractions since his last visit (2000 maybe?), I started waxing poetic about TSM. "Um, hello! No 3D for One-Eyed Rick!" (He lost his eye about 10 years ago and wears a glass prosthesis.)

He was thinking of 3D like this guy: Since 3D is no longer color-coded, I know it's not exactly the same.

Anyone out there have experience viewing 3D movies/attractions with only one eye? Can someone give me some insight (insert rim shot ) about how having only one eye affects 3D vision?

Thanks--

mk

 

[Tinker'n'Fun]

DH had a lazy eye as a kid and is pretty much blind in his right eye. I always felt bad going to the 3D shows. He tells me he can watch the shows just fine at Disney with no distortion (unlike older 3D movies). He enjoys them all even though the items don't jump out at him. I personally let him know by squeezing his hand. I think he enjoys holding hands to be honest with you.

 

[SueM in MN]

You are correct that since they changed from colors it is much better. The 3D glasses they have now have polarizing lenses.
He should wear the 3D glasses and he will see a clear view with his one eye. Several people have posted that were able to see something like looked 3D to them even though they either have vision in only one eye or have visual difficulties that prevent them from seeing 'usual' 3D movies.

Here's a link to a video that someone shot of Mickey's Philharmagic with the 3D glasses over the camera lens. Obviously, a camera can't see 3D, but it does still have a 3D appearance.
Also, the WDW 3D movies all have a lot of humor or good music in them, so even someone who can't see at all would still find something to enjoy. There are also some other effects (water splashes, etc.) that make the movies special.

 

[challer]

I find this thread interesting. I am an ophthalmologist and love the polarized lens 3D technology.

While people with "lazy eye" (amblyopia) rely on one eye, the lazy eye can sometimes provide some information to the brain to make some kind of "peripheral fusion." It all depends on how the brain developed its connections to the eyes during early development. This may be why some people with lazy eye can sense some level of 3D - although less than the average binocular person.

However, a prosthetic eye gives no help in this regard. He should still wear the glasses so as to remove the double image seen on the screen without them.

I wouldn't avoid these shows because of this - they still have great entertainment value in 2D (maybe not so much Honey I Shrunk the Audience).
Plus, these shows have that 4D element - in theater effects.

Enjoy.

 

[Dale-n-Chip]

Thanks for the responses--I just want to be sure he's getting "enough" experience to make the experience worth the wait/walk.

mk

 

[Cheshire_cat]

My husband has one eye and says that if he wears the glasses it is just like watching a normal movie.

 

[SueM in MN]

However, a prosthetic eye gives no help in this regard. He should still wear the glasses so as to remove the double image seen on the screen without them..

That was why I posted the link to the video someone took of Mickey's Philharmagic. That one is the newest and there have been some people with only one eye who have said it did give them a 3D 'feeling' (for want of a better word). Obviously, it can't be real 3D, but the shadows and extra lines of light in that movie does apparently make it seem less 'flat' to many people.

 

[alisonbestford]

DH lost his left eye 5 years ago, due to a brain tumour.

I'm not, altogether, certain what he was able to see when he watched the 3D movies (he's since died so I can't, really ask... ) but I know that he never felt that he was, in any way, missing out on the experience
He'd, occasionally, wear an eye patch over his absent eye but stopped because he felt it hindered his vision........

He was an artist and, contrary to popular expectations, continued to paint some wonderful, perfect, paintings even after his loss

 

[TiggerCate]

My daughter is blind in one eye, and she enjoyed the Muppet 3D at Disneyland when we were there in 02. The polarizing glasses are great. One of the only times she has been upset about her eye was when Spy Kids 3D was out in theaters with the old .

 

[BETTYDISNEY]

I am also blind in my right eye and had no idea that you need to have both eyes for the 3d effects ! I always used to say to my DH lets get closer next time because I cant see the difference and he would say, your kidding ! Talk about being double dumb dumbs!!! Later on my friend explained it to me.

I still REALLY enjoy the shows, there is always the 4D effects to enjoy