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comfort rating for your content before purchasing content
and before use. (For more details on comfort ratings and how
they can assist in providing a comfortable experience, go to
https://support.oculus.com/help/oculus/918058048293446/.) If
you are new to virtual reality, start with content rated Comfortable,
before trying Moderate, Intense or Unrated content. Looking
around and using the input device when first entering virtual
reality can help you adjust to any small differences between your
real-world movements and the resulting virtual reality experience.
f Take at least a 10 to 15 minute break every 30 minutes, even if
you don't think you need it. Each person is different, so take more
frequent and longer breaks if you feel discomfort. You should
decide what works best for you.
f Listening to sound at high volumes can cause irreparable damage
to your hearing. Background noise, as well as continued exposure
to high volume levels, can make sounds seem quieter than they
actually are. Due to the immersive nature of the virtual reality
experience, do not use the headset with the sound at a high
volume so that you can maintain awareness of your surroundings
and reduce the risk of hearing damage.
• Immediately discontinue using the headset if any of the following
symptoms are experienced: seizures; loss of awareness; eye
strain; eye or muscle twitching; involuntary movements;
altered, blurred, or double vision or other visual abnormalities;
dizziness; disorientation; impaired balance; impaired hand-eye
coordination; panic or anxiety attack; excessive sweating;
increased salivation; nausea; lightheadedness; discomfort or
pain in the head or eyes; drowsiness; fatigue; or any symptoms
similar to motion sickness.
• Just as with the symptoms people can experience after
they disembark a cruise ship, symptoms of virtual reality
exposure can persist and become more apparent hours after
use. These post-use symptoms can include the symptoms
Discomfort
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