Sports Vision Enhancement Training in Syracuse, NY

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Vision is a critical component of athletic performance. Without clear eyesight, athletes lack the awareness and precision to use their physical ability effectively. This is why training your visual system is essential for success in the game.

Savedoff, Ciccone & Davis, Doctors of Optometry, P.C. is a team of experienced eye doctors offering sports vision training to athletes in Manlius and Syracuse, New York. Learn more about the personalized care we offer to help our patients reach their full potential in sports and everyday life.

 

What Is Sports Vision Training?

Vision, like speed and strength, is a critical component of athleticism. It contributes to coordination, concentration, situational awareness, decision-making, reaction speed, and more. If eye muscles don’t work in tandem, sports performance suffers. Fortunately, just like speed and strength, vision is a skill that can be practiced and improved through training. Athletes who invest effort in their visual system will gain a competitive edge.

Sports vision training (SVT) or sports vision therapy is a program designed to enhance visual responsiveness and acuity for competitive activities. Through medically proven exercises, athletes can sharpen their vision and improve their performance in almost all areas – setting them up for victory.

 

How SVT Improves Performance

Sports vision training at Savedoff, Ciccone & Davis, Doctors of Optometry, P.C. targets multiple key aspects of vision for a comprehensive approach. This includes the following vision skills:

Visualization

This refers to an athlete’s ability to picture an objective in their mind’s eye. It is invaluable for helping players concentrate on their goals and eliminate distractions while simultaneously maintaining spatial awareness so athletes don’t lose track of teammates, opponents, or the ball.

Dynamic Visual Acuity

This skill emphasizes the clarity and sharpness of an athlete’s vision, allowing them to see and interpret fine details quickly and accurately. It is essential for a range of sports-related abilities, such as tracking a fast-moving ball, reading and reacting to opponents’ movements, and making precise motions.

Visual Action Time

The amount of time it takes for a person to process visual information and respond with an appropriate physical action is referred to as visual action time. It contributes to fast and accurate reflexes and is used in fast-paced sports to read the field, make split-second decisions, or dodge an opponent’s interception.

Visual Tracking

Visual tracking is the ability to move the eyes from spot to spot while maintaining focus on a subject. Whether the player is tracking a ball, coordinating actions with teammates, or monitoring an opponent’s movements, this skill is essential for victory on the sports field.

Depth Perception

How accurately a person can judge distance is called depth perception. In a fast-paced game with balls and players constantly on the move, athletes must see in three dimensions to understand each object’s location, speed, and trajectory in relationship to the others.

Visual Concentration

This skill is the ability to control vision and eliminate distractions. At critical moments of a game, athletes must maintain attention on their objective – whether it’s a ball, an opponent, or a teammate – without getting distracted by irrelevant information, especially while under stress.

 

Sports Vision Training at Savedoff, Ciccone & Davis, Doctors of Optometry, P.C.

When patients visit Savedoff, Ciccone & Davis, Doctors of Optometry, P.C. for sports vision training, they are guaranteed enough time to address their unique concerns. We don’t rush appointments like some optometrists. Instead, we schedule in longer blocks, giving us enough time for a personalized approach.

We have over 70 years of experience serving our region. Our experience is complemented with the latest medical equipment and techniques, enabling us to deliver cutting-edge treatments. This is applied to every service we offer, from vision training and therapy to medical treatments for almost all non-surgical eye care conditions to help patients see clearly.