What Is Sports Vision?

Vision is one of the most important functions of the body, especially when it comes to playing sports. Sports vision is a field of vision care dedicated to improving the visual abilities of athletes of all ages and skill levels. If you are an athlete and you would like to improve your vision, there are certain things you can do to improve your vision and help you compete at a higher level. If you are a resident of Smithville, MO, Epic Vision Eye Centers is ready to assist you.

Tips for Improving Your Sports Vision

• Stretch: You can improve the flexibility of your eye muscles much like you improve the flexibility of other muscles in your body. Improve your eye flexibility by quickly moving your eyes from near to far objects. 
• Visual memory: Our visual memory is one of the instruments of how we think and comprehend information. You can improve it by playing memory games with a focus on improving your recall speed.
• Peripheral vision exercises: Good peripheral vision is important for athletes. To improve your peripheral vision, you can practice watching objects in your peripheral vision throughout the day. This can be done while shopping, working on the computer, while walking, and elsewhere.
• Proper eyewear: Special sports glasses and sunglasses can improve your sports performance. Our eye doctor will assess your eye health and recommend the perfect sports eyewear based on your medical needs and your sport of choice.

Eye Doctor in Smithville, MO

At Epic Vision Eye Centers, we have years of experience providing athletes in Smithville, MO, with sports vision therapy. If you are an athlete and you would like to improve your visual abilities to perform better in sports, we are ready to assist you. For more information on how to improve your sports vision or to schedule an appointment with our eye doctor, call us at (888) 749-7755.