Many optometrists and ophthalmologists give excellent vision care. However, if you are really interested in an eye doctor to help you improve your sports performance, check out these websites: www.COVD.org – Click on […]
Author Archive | Lynn Hellerstein
Tip #47 LASIK refractive surgery may be a great treatment option
LASIK surgery is highly successful in eliminating the need to wear glasses or contact lenses for sports. Yet some possible side effects could hinder your sports performance. Each person must weigh the chances for success […]
COVD Tour de Optometry Visit at Ketchum U (SCCO Optometry School)
Thanks very much to the faculty and students at SCCO for collaborating with #COVD on a wonderful, exciting Tour de Optometry visit.
Tip #46 Contact lenses may be a better choice for contact sports
Depending on the sport, certain types of contact lenses may work better than others. But in some sports, contact lenses may cause problems because of a dusty or dry environment.
Tip #45 Lens tints and sunglasses protect your eyes and can enhance your sport performance
If you participate in outdoor sports and recreational activities, you need protection from the sun. Glare can interfere with your ability to see the detail necessary for successful performance. Tinted lenses can help. Tints transmit […]
Light sensitivity and headaches relieved by tinted lenses
KW, 19 year old female, suffered from #headaches and #lightsensitivity for years.
Tip #43 Vision Safety – Be Healthy
The first step in improving visual skills for athletics is to make sure your eyes are healthy and your eyesight is good.
#42 Sports Vision Training – Power of #Visualization
I felt calm, centered, and completely capable. It was also a great moment of team connection.
Tip #41 Visualization – Sports prep for a team. Improve your vision!
Sports preparation starts with working on your own personal preparation. If you play on a team, next is to bring yourself—strong, powerful, and confident—to the team. If you’re a coach, the next exercise is […]