Vision Therapy for Sports Vision & Performance
Sports vision recognizes the importance of top-notch visual skills regarding athletic performance. This means once specific visual skills used in your sport are improved in speed and efficiency that, your performance in the sport will improve. Regular eye exams are essential for checking the health of your eyes and the best prescription for sight. Sports vision testing is recommended for anyone who takes athletic performance seriously and involves measuring all of the additional skills involved in vision.
What critical visual skills are evaluated in a sports vision exam?
Dynamic visual acuity
Refers to the patient’s ability to see objects clearly while in motion. This is exceptionally important as hand-eye coordination and reflex reactions are essential for success in most sporting activities.
Contrast sensitivity
Good contrast sensitivity is needed to determine the difference between an object and its surroundings. Contrast sensitivity is significant in situations with low light, fog or glare that could diminish the natural contrast between objects and backgrounds.
Oculomotor skills
This refers to the ability to follow a fast-moving object, such as a ball or puck, or look between objects, such as the goal and the players.
Switching eye focus
Athletes need to be able to change their focus (clarity) quickly and accurately from one distance to another.
Binocular vision skills
Also known as eye teaming skills. These skills determine how well your eyes work with one another to produce a single, clear image, especially quickly from far to near targets.
Processing speed
Visual processing speed is defined as the amount of time it takes to correctly judge a visual stimulus. For example, how fast a ball is traveling towards them and what to do about it. Peripheral awareness is another crucial skill for athletes, as it allows them to be aware of what’s happening at the edges of their vision while focusing on a fixed object.
Benefits of Sports Vision Therapy
Sports vision testing can pinpoint any weaknesses in these key visual skills. Even if you already have good visual skills, there’s always room for improvement. By identifying these areas, you can undergo treatment to enhance these skills and meet your specific sports goals.
Personalized Treatment Plan
Sports vision training is not a one-size-fits-all solution. It’s a personalized treatment plan designed to train your brain for maximum visual efficiency. You’ll be given exercises to do at home, further enhancing your progress. The ultimate goal is to improve your vision, enabling you to see faster and clearer, and respond faster and more accurately.
Please contact our team for more information about sports vision and how it can benefit amateur and professional athletes.
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