A small minority of people will experience feelings of discomfort or nausea when using a VR headset. This might feel like motion sickness or vertigo.
Fully immersive VR can take some getting used to, so make sure you have given yourself enough time to get used to the experience.
Our virtual scenarios simulate real life experiences of motion. Since the body is still while playing, this can sometimes cause motion sickness to occur in the same way that moving vehicles do.
There are some things you can do to minimize discomfort when using your VR headset:
Take regular breaks. We recommend pausing any VR activity for 10-15 minutes every 30 minutes
Make sure your sense of balance and movement is unimpaired. Do not use the headset when you are: tired, unwell, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs as this can increase your susceptibility to adverse symptoms
Ensure your headset fits well and you see a single, clear image. If you wear glasses you may want to use the glasses spacer that comes with your VR kit to improve comfort
Make sure the lenses in your VR headset are spaced properly. You can adjust the lens position on your headset. You may find this makes your VR experience more comfortable.
Stay seated when in VR. You may find that using the headset while seated stops you from feeling nauseous or dizzy. This will not affect your experience of the virtual scenarios.
Use anti-sickness bands. Wearing travel wristbands around your wrists may alleviate feelings of motion sickness.