Any one eyed VR pilots here

[DutchCoolHand]

Let me explain, I am 85% blind in my left eye, I have peripheral vision but black/grey spots in the center due to trauma. When I look with both eyes open I don’t see the black spots and have limited peripheral vision on the left.

 

Can I use a VR headset? Would it work for me or would I miss half the image? So any one eyed VR pilots here?

 

Thanks,

 

Peter

[Strikeeagle345]

I can't say, but, the main part of the VR experience is the headset showing two different images on each eye to give the illusion of a 3D space. With that in mind, I am not sure you will get that effect or not?

[dburne]

Regarding periphery vision I can tell you this from my experience.

 

I have what is called right homonymous hemniopia. I see nothing right of center looking out each eye. I only see left of center, so I have very limited vision.

I was very concerned about this when I purchased my Rift in Jan 2017, but I am handling it just fine. Actually the more limited FOV of the headset makes it appear a little more normal to me with the headset on.

 

Obviously I can't speak to your other issue with black/grey spots.

[DutchCoolHand]

Regarding periphery vision I can tell you this from my experience.

 

I have what is called right homonymous hemniopia. I see nothing right of center looking out each eye. I only see left of center, so I have very limited vision.

I was very concerned about this when I purchased my Rift in Jan 2017, but I am handling it just fine. Actually the more limited FOV of the headset makes it appear a little more normal to me with the headset on.

 

Obviously I can't speak to your other issue with black/grey spots.

 

Thanks for your reply, I dont see the black spots as in my brain the right eye "fills" those spots. I just have to try it out some where. Anyone in Maryland?

[Strikeeagle345]

Thanks for your reply, I dont see the black spots as in my brain the right eye "fills" those spots. I just have to try it out some where. Anyone in Maryland?

 

head to a microsoft store, gamestop in a mall, maybe even a samsung store for the odyssey. Sometimes Best Buy even has some you can try on display with a rep.

[Harlikwin]

Yeah, Best buy I think has dates when they do demos of VR stuff, check online.

[MilesD]

My neighbor who has very limited vision in one eye tried my rift and said it was great, and felt 3d to him. I was surprised, so I closed one eye and it had a similar 3d feel, especially when moving your head laterally. I would do what Strike eagle suggest to see if its a good fit for you.

 

Good luck

 

Miles

[OneSlip]

Without lens I can’t see with my right eye everything very blurry and I tried to play without lens and I found I had limited FOV. Couldn’t see part of the hud like speed I have to move head to see it. Otherwise it’s feels flyaable

[DutchCoolHand]

This is encouring to hear, I will go find a place to test it. I would still like to see it with DCS. As said anyone near Maryland USA, I don’t mind driving a few hours to see it.

 

Thanks everyone

 

Peter

[OneSlip]

If you willing to drive to NJ about 2 hours. You welcome to come over and try it out

[DutchCoolHand]

If you willing to drive to NJ about 2 hours. Your welcome to come over and try it out

 

Yes, I would be very interested to do that.

 

Peter