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March 30th, 2009 at 7:34 am

Study shows that Video games ‘can improve vision’

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video_games Study shows that Video games can improve vision

Playing action video games can boost an aspect of adult vision previously thought to be fixed, a US study shows. Researchers found playing the games improved the ability to notice even very small changes in shades of grey against a uniform background. “Contrast sensitivity” is important in situations such as driving at night, or in conditions of poor visibility. The Nature Neuroscience study raises the possibility of using a video game training regime to improve vision. Contrast sensitivity is often one of the first aspects of vision to be affected by ageing.

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