You Can’t Hit What You Can’t See: An Interview With Eye Specialist Dr. Lynn F. Hellerstein
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Tip #48 Find an eye doctor you can trust and speak with about sports vision
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 the “locate a doctor” link of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) website. COVD Fellows are board certified in vision development and vision therapy. www.AOA.org – Using […]
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 versus risks. Talk to your eye doctor about whether you are a good candidate for refractive surgery. By Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, a Colorado Optometrist in Vision […]
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.