Getting the Most Out of 3DVisionGym: A Guide to Settings and Customization
Have you been using 3DVisionGym, but wished things worked a different way? Or maybe felt something was off? Well … let me ask you a question in return; have you skipped the settings?
I get it. Nobody wants to fiddle with menus when there is training to do. But a few minutes of setup can make your vision training more productive
First: Find the Gear Icon
It is in the top-right corner. One note: the settings button is disabled during active exercises. Finish what you are doing or exit the drill first, then configure.
The One Setting You Cannot Skip: 3D Glasses Calibration
If you only read one section of this post, make it this one.
3DVisionGym uses anaglyph 3D—the red and cyan glasses approach you might remember from old 3D comics or movies. The problem is that not all anaglyph glasses are created equal. Some have deeper red lenses, some lean more turquoise than cyan, and the strength of color filtering varies between manufacturers.
The calibration tool lets you dial in exactly what your glasses need. You will adjust the stereo separation (how pronounced the depth effect appears) and fine-tune the left and right eye colors if your glasses are not perfectly standard. A live preview shows changes in real time.
Here is the process: check each eye separately first—cover one eye, confirm you are seeing what you should, then switch. Finally, test with both eyes open to make sure the images fuse properly into a single 3D scene.
Why does this matter? If the depth effect is too strong, you will strain your eyes trying to fuse the images. Too weak, and you are training in 2D while thinking you are getting 3D benefits. Neither helps you build the depth perception skills you are after.
Choosing Your Sport and Position
This is not just cosmetic. When you select your primary sport—baseball, basketball, soccer, hockey, tennis, golf, and others—and specify your position, the app customizes your training priorities accordingly.
A hockey goalie has different visual demands than a center forward. A baseball outfielder tracks the ball differently than a shortstop. By telling 3DVisionGym who you are and what you do, you help it serve up the most relevant training progressions.
Set this up correctly. If you play multiple sports, pick the one where you want the biggest performance gains right now.
Daily Training Limits: They Exist for a Reason
You can set your daily limit to 10, 15, 20, or 30 minutes. The app tracks your time and shows how many minutes remain.
Why the cap? Your visual system fatigues, and pushing past productive training can be counterproductive. The 10-30 minute range hits the sweet spot: meaningful stimulus without overtaxing your eyes.
Cloud Sync: Set It and Forget It
Under cloud sync settings, you can toggle automatic backup, manually sync whenever you want, and see when your data was last saved. There is also an option to delete your cloud data if needed.
My recommendation: turn automatic sync on. Your progress data, max levels, and training history are worth protecting. If you switch devices, cloud sync handles it quietly in the background.
Display and Exercise Controls
A few more settings worth knowing:
Minimal Controls Mode hides the sidebar during training, giving you more screen space. Some people find this less distracting; others prefer the controls visible. Try both.
Suppression Check Marks display small L/R indicators that help verify both eyes are engaged during training. Useful for self-monitoring.
During individual exercises, you will find controls for speed, difficulty level (Easy, Standard, or Hard), and a starting level slider that lets experienced users skip warmup phases. There may also be a 2D/3D toggle and options for different movement patterns depending on the exercise.
Progress Data Management
In settings, you can view your max levels across all exercises and reset your progress entirely if needed (with a confirmation step so you do not do it accidentally). The reset option is there for a fresh start or if someone else will be using the app.
One more thing: 3DVisionGym is a training tool to help develop visual skills—not a medical device. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. If you have concerns about your vision, see an eye care professional.