Is something holding you back from improving your golf score? Does your child always seem to be just a couple steps short from the soccer ball? Vision, just like endurance and strength, is an essential component of how well you compete.
There is much more to vision than just seeing clearly. Your vision is composed of many interrelated skills that can affect how well you play your sport.
All sports have different visual demands. Talking to your optometrist about the sports and activities you participate in is an important part of your eye exam. Knowing this about you, your doctor can assess your unique visual system and recommend the proper eyeglasses or contact lenses to maximize your visual skills for your specific sport.
For those of you who play high-risk sports, the proper eye protection should also be of concern. Thousands of children and adults suffer sports-related eye injuries each year. Nearly all of these injuries can be prevented by wearing the proper protective eyewear. Especially when playing sports outdoors, appropriate sunglasses are a must. When it comes to sunglasses,  sport-specific designs may even help you improve your game.