Sports Vision FAQs

Sports Vision FAQs

Sports vision is all about the athlete and the training needed to improve their visual sharpness. An eye care specialist has the experience and knowledge to help athletes improve their visual skills. The goal is to help enhance a player's performance level on the field of play. Thankfully, sports vision is a specialty offered at Benefield Eye Care in Gulfport, MS. Recently, our ophthalmologist answered the leading FAQs on sports vision from our patients:

Why is Sports Vision Important For Athletes?

In today's sports, competition is fierce among athletes. To make a mark in their sport, players need vision sharpness that enhances their production in games. Sports vision provides better clarity of all sightlines, the information process, and performing specific motor skills. Elite athletes will schedule a comprehensive eye exam with Benefield Eye Care that evaluates every aspect of their vision. An optometrist will create an eye training program that improves a person's hand-eye coordination, depth perception, and other visual skills. All with the hope of taking a player's skills to the next level.

How Does Eye Training Help With Sports Vision? 

Athletes rarely consider eye training a necessary component of their off-season workout program. However, it can play a crucial role in how well an athlete performs in-game action during the season. The immediate goal of eye training is to give a competitor a wider view of the playing field. An athlete achieves this by training their eyes to track an object while moving on the turf or court. Eye training should improve an athlete's reaction time, overall speed, and movement in games. Also, our optometrist may suggest taking vitamin supplements that improve the health of an athlete's eyes. 

Can Sports Vision Improve an Athlete's 20/20 Vision?

20/20 vision is ideal for individuals to gain visual sharpness, which is a much-needed tool in everyday life. Sports vision can enhance a person's 20/20 vision while playing their favorite sport. The required eye training improves an athlete's depth perception and visual processing during game competition. Furthermore, an ophthalmologist might suggest using specialized or transitioned contact lenses that gain better vision in sunny or late afternoon outdoor conditions. Our staff has the experience to recommend the best course of action following a comprehensive eye exam. All have the expertise to meet your eye care needs. 

Schedule an Eye Exam with Our Optometrist in Gulfport

At Benefield Eye Care, we understand the difference sports vision can make in an athlete's life. Our eye care specialists have the knowledge and experience to assist an athlete in gaining the best vision available to excel in their respective sports. We are proud to provide a range of eye care services to the Gulfport community. Call us today at (228) 328-0972 for more information or to schedule an appointment with our eye doctor. 

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