Sports Vision
Athletes of all skill levels need to keep their vision in top shape as well as their bodies. Not only is good vision needed to clearly see the ball coming, it can affect how you play. Playing a sport can actually increase your visual demands. It is essential to have good depth perception, hand-eye coordination, reaction time, peripheral vision, focusing ability and for the eyes to work well together to reach your athletic potential.
An eye care professional can determine how well your visual system is working and make recommendations for improvements if necessary. Your doctor may suggest eyeglasses or contact lenses for use in sports and the correct type of protective eyewear for your sport. You may also be advised to begin a vision therapy program made up of customized eye exercises designed to increase the strength and performance of your eyes. Various sports place emphasis on a different aspect of your vision, and your doctor can tailor a plan to enhance and build on the particular areas your favorite sport requires.