Sports vision
can be divided into 3 categories:(1 and 2 are basic provision of vision
correction)
1.Prescription
of optical aids to improve sight:
This encompasses supply of spectacles, contact lenses and specialised aids for
low vision. Another option is referral for refractive surgery.
In conditions where sport has to be played at night under floodlights, or in
adverse lighting conditions, attainment of 20/20 vision is desirable. It may not
be as important under normal daylight conditions. A number of top sports
participants perform at an optimal level with less than perfect sight and
binocularity. Others strive for excellence and benefit from visual acuity beyond
20/20.
"Vision" is not only "sight"
and 20/20 can be bettered.
2.Selection of
appropriate tints and protective eyewear
Different sports have varying demands as far as glare, contrast or impact
protection are concerned. An alpine skier may need a very different tint from an
angler. In the same way, an appliance given to a squash player for impact
protection will differ from that given to a basketball player.
3.Enhancement
of sport performance through visual training:
As mentioned earlier, vision does not only involve sight. Other factors with a
visual component can play a bigger role in sport, and are trainable. Offering a
competitive advantage and optimising the athletes potential.
We are
associated with one of the worlds leading sports vision practices, which
provides services to ECB, FA, Premier Football Clubs and professional Tennis
players. Click Here
to go to the ProSportsVision, site.
