Sports Vision

If you have ever lunged for a tennis ball only to hit it with the edge of your racquet and send it flying off the court, or missed a putt you were sure you would hole, it may not be your technique that's at fault.

Uncorrected visual problems can have a dramatic effect on sporting ability, not just in terms of vision but also aiming, anticipation, balance, timing, glare recovery and colour perception.

Recent research has firmly established the direct link between visual problems and sporting performance, both for the general public (adults and children) who wish to participate in club sports and for elite athletes.

Elite athletes now take specialist advice on their vision as a matter of routine. Manchester United, the England Rugby Team and Tiger Woods all use vision specialists.

Sports Vision assessments are not just about enhancing visual performance, but also allow us to advise on how best to protect your eyes from damage or injury during your chosen activity.

Two of our Optometrists, Douglas Orr and Alistair Simpson have undertaken additional training in Sports Vision and hold the official accreditation of Diploma in Sports Vision . They are available to carry out individual, group or team assessments at our practice in Ayr or at your own club/venue. For further information or to arrange a Sports Vision assessment please contact sport@kilgouroptometrists.co.uk

Sports Vision eyewear caters for a number of sports including:

To find out more please click on the following link www.sportvision.co.uk