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Sports vision is the field of vision care concerned with improving the visual abilities of athletes (and sports enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels) that are essential for excellence in their chosen sport.


An optometrist with expertise in sports vision can thoroughly assess unique visual system. He or she can then recommend the proper eyeglasses or contact lenses, or design a vision therapy program to maximize visual skills for specific sport.

 All athletes, and especially those in certain high-risk sports, need to consider eye protection. Thousands of children and adults suffer sports-related eye injuries each year, and nearly all can be prevented with the proper protective eyewear.

 If you participate in an outdoor sport, appropriate sunglasses are a must. Some sport-specific designs may even help you improve your game. Ask your optometrist which type is best suited for your favorite sport.

 The variety of visual skills needed for sports performance are:

 Dynamic Visual Acuity - the ability to see objects clearly while in motion.
Eye Tracking - the ability to keep your eyes on the ball, no matter how fast it may be traveling
Eye Focusing - changing focus quickly and accurately from one distance to another.
Peripheral Awareness - seeing people and objects out of the corner of your eye while concentrating on a fixed object.

 by Apurbayan

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Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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