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• Virtual reality is an immersive experience that can be intense.
Frightening, violent or anxiety provoking content can cause your
body to react as if it were real. Carefully choose your content if
you have a history of discomfort or physical symptoms when
experiencing these situations.
• A comfortable virtual reality experience requires an unimpaired sense
of motion and balance. Do not use the headset when you are: Tired;
need sleep; under the influence of alcohol or drugs; hung-over;
have digestive problems; under emotional stress or anxiety; or when
suffering from cold, flu, headaches, migraines, or earaches, as this
can increase your susceptibility to adverse symptoms.
• We recommend seeing a doctor before using the headset if you are
pregnant, elderly, have pre-existing binocular vision abnormalities
or psychiatric disorders, or suffer from a heart condition or other
serious medical condition.
Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have severe dizziness,
seizures, eye or muscle twitching or blackouts triggered by light
flashes or patterns, and this may occur while they are watching
TV, playing video games or experiencing virtual reality, even if
they have never had a seizure or blackout before or have no
history of seizures or epilepsy. Such seizures are more common
in children and young people. Anyone who experiences any of
these symptoms should discontinue use of the headset and see
a doctor. If you previously have had a seizure, loss of awareness,
or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition should see a
doctor before using the headset.
This product should not be used by children under the age of 13,
as the headset is not sized for children and improper sizing can
lead to discomfort or health effects, and younger children are
in a critical period in visual development. Adults should make
sure children (age 13 and older) use the headset in accordance
with these health and safety warnings including making sure the
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