Acrophobia, is a psychological problem that is in the category of specific phobias, which leads to the deterioration of the functioning of the individual in business and social life. Exposure, which is one of the most basic techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, is the most useful technique use in the treatment of acrophobia. This technique suggests that exposure to the feared subject and / or object of the person become more likely to control the anxiety as a result of the familiarization and extinction of the anxiety.  This technique can be applied in three ways: In vitro, in vivo and virtual reality. The aim of this article is to provide information on the exposure with the virtual reality and to compile the researches on its effectiveness in acrophobia treatment.