Abstract: A method and system of generating haptic effects using haptic dimensions in a virtual environment is presented. The method includes identifying a point of interest within a virtual environment and generating a plurality of haptic dimensions based on the point of interest. The haptic dimensions define a point of interest region. Additionally, a gaze orientation of a user is determined and based on that gaze orientation, an amount of the user's gaze that is directed to the point of interest region is determined. If the amount of the user's gaze directed to the point of interest region is below a threshold amount, a haptic effect is generated.