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 […]
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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 […]
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 #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 specific wavelengths of light based on the color, the amount of tinting and the lens material used. Guidelines can help you select the color tints recommended for your sport, […]
#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 an example of using visualization with the team. Coach: Think of a time when you and the team played a big match: when you were […]
Tip #40 VISUALIZATION Tricks to enhance your success.
Visualization tricks: If you find yourself falling asleep during visualization, you most likely are sleep deprived! Sitting up many be helpful.
Tip #38 VISUALIZATION Sports preparation.
The first time you try imagery (visualization), it’s helpful to have a skilled facilitator or practitioner walk you through the process.
Vision Learning Games For Holiday Gifts!
The vision therapists at Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center have created a list of great educational toys and activities for kids of various ages and abilities.
Tip #33: Transformation- Ta-Dah!
A Ta-Dah! moment is when goals are accomplished and dreams are realized.