Seeing clearly is only a small part of what makes up our vision. Visual skills are critical to the performance In most cases, this takes mere fractions of a second. In this New York Times report, Vision Training to Boost Sports Performance, the difference between winning and losing often comes down to your ability to process and react to the visual cues around you.
They pass the regular vision screenings, but aren’t reaching their true potential because their functional vision is holding them back. Many athletes don’t even realize that their vision isn’t functioning at it’s highest level. Sports superstars will frequently report that the ball seems to “look larger” or “move slower.” This happens because their neurovisual process derives meaning from the environment so rapidly and efficiently that events seem to unfold in slow motion. However, many have developed exceptional visual abilities beyond the normal range.Įlite athletes are excellent examples. No one has developed the ultimate visual process. Success in sports demands more than 20/20 Our patients have found that by using advanced prescribing techniques, they have seen reduced headaches, migraines, dizziness, and have more energy at the end of a work day. Wearing progressive lenses at the computer can make matters even worse.Įither your eyes are straining, or you unconsciously tilt your head backwards creating strain on your neck. GlassesĪre your glasses part of the problem? Even ‘computer glasses’ or ‘office glasses’ are often prescribed just for clarity. By making your vision more efficient, you can stay focused longer, improving your work and safety. Often the glasses prescribed for you to see clearly are part of the problem, or it could be how your brain is controlling your eyes. Drivingĭoes your job involve a lot of driving (or flying) ? You could be losing focus and suffering from fatigue because it takes too much energy for your vision to stay on task. Addressing how your eyes are functioning while you’re working at your computer will reduce fatigue, headaches and strain while improving your performance. Blue filters are pushed by marketing, but little thought is given to the actual root of the problem.
The human body is not equipped to spend hours working at the distance of a computer screen. The amount of time spent on a computer screen could be leaving you more fatigued and less productive.