Do you wish you could improve your batting
average in the weekend softball league; cut a few strokes off your golf score;
or take your tennis game to the next level? Vision, just like speed and
strength, is an important ingredient in how well you play your sport.
Your
vision is composed of many skills, and just as exercise and practice can
increase your speed and strength, it can improve your vision skills. You can
select from the list below to see explanations of specific vision skills and
tips to improve them.
The definitions and suggestions that follow are general
and should not be considered complete or thorough. They are to give you a
general idea of the types of exercises that can be helpful when incorporated
into a total program of sports vision care. Some athletes will have visual
difficulties that will need individual, professional attention and will not
benefit from these exercises alone.
An evaluation by a sports vision optometrist
can pinpoint your individual problems and needs as related to your sport.
Remember, a thorough eye examination by your doctor of optometry is a
great place to begin “getting the winning edge.”
Always wear the proper eye
protection for your sport. When appropriate, use proper eye protection when you
are tyring these exercises. Your doctor of optometry can advise you about what
is best for you.
