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    • Stereoscopic systems present 3D images on flat screens, which can create conflicting visual cues.
    • Discrepancies between object distance and display distance affect perceived depth through disparity scaling.
    • Previous research indicates conflicting accommodation and vergence cues impact depth perception at near distances.

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    • To investigate the influence of vergence distance on 3D depth perception across different age groups.
    • To examine the combined effects of accommodation and vergence distances on depth constancy and the role of focus cues.

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  • Utilized psychophysical methods to quantify perceived depth and depth constancy.

    • Main Results:

    • Vergence distance significantly affected 3D depth perception, with a more pronounced effect in younger participants.
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    Conclusions:

    • Conflicting accommodation and vergence cues in stereoscopic displays significantly impact perceived depth, particularly at intermediate viewing distances.
    • Focus cues play a crucial role in distance perception within stereoscopic systems.
    • Optimizing focus cues is essential for accurate 3D depth perception in modern displays.