Virtual reality to help cure ailments

Published: 9:49PM Wednesday September 01, 2010 Source: ONE News

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Australian researchers are using virtual reality to cure some complex psychological ailments.

Researchers at Sydney's Macquarie University are experimenting with a virtual headset to help those suffering from agoraphobia, a fear of open spaces.

A patient using the headset can gradually become comfortable in situations which usually upset an agoraphobic.

Therapists and patients are swearing by the results.

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