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Sports Vision. Sports Vision. Performance in sports can be enhanced by good vision. Correction of refractive errors Eye protection Visual training. The role of optometrists in sports vision. Refractive errors. Short-sightedness, long-sightedness, or astigmatism - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Sports Vision
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Sports Vision
Performance in
sports can be
enhanced by good
vision
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The role of optometrists in sports vision
• Correction of refractive errors
• Eye protection
• Visual training
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Refractive errors
• Short-
sightedness,
long-sightedness,
or astigmatism
• Correctable with
glasses or
contact lenses
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Normal focus
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Short sightedness (Myopia)
Distance vision blurry, near vision usually ok
Short sighted focus Short sighted correction
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Long sightedness (Hyperopia)Difficulty seeing clearly and comfortably up close
Long sighted focus Long sighted correction
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Astigmatism
• The eye is shaped more like a football
than a basketball
• Focusing error that causes blur in one
direction
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Binocular vision• Equal vision in both
eyes
• Provides stereoscopic
or 3D vision
• Good to have a
‘spare’ eye
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Depth perception
• Important for good hand-eye
coordination, eg
– putting a ball in golf
– hitting a ball over a net in tennis
– kicking a ball through a goal
• Requires two eyes seeing equally
• Can be trained
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Diagram of the eye
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Eye trauma
• Can cause bleeding in the white of the eye
• Usually resolves after 1-2 weeks
• Important to check with an eye care professional
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Retinal damage
Normal retina
Damaged retina
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Conditions caused by extended exposure to UV rays
1. Pterygium
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Conditions caused by extended exposure to UV rays2. Cataract 3. Age-related
macular degeneration
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Eye protection• Especially in
squash, indoor cricket
• Lenses need to be plastic, not glass
• Damage can cause permanent blindness
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Swimming goggles• Protect the
cornea from strong chlorine
• Can be worn with contact lenses, but only if they don’t leak
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Sunglasses• Prevent absorption of
UV light into the eye• Good for outdoor
sports such as cricket and tennis
• Should comply to Australian standards Wrap around frame is good protection
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Squash goggles
• Polycarbonate lenses are tough and light
• Squash ball is the same size as eye socket, and can enter at high speeds
• All junior players are required to wear eye protection
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Contact lenses• Good for contact sports
such as football or rugby, where glasses frames could cause damage if knocked
• Also good in situations when glasses can fog up
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Visual training
• Works with different types of eye movements
– turning eyes in and out
– smooth, following movements
– quick, jerky movements
• See an optometrist with an interest in sports vision training
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Optometrists
• Provide a comprehensive visual
examination
• Detect and diagnose eye health problems
• Prescribe and supply glasses and contact
lenses when required
• Diagnose and treat eye coordination and
focussing problems
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Optometrists
• Are university educated and undertake
continuing professional education
• No referral is required
• Eye tests are covered by medicare
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To find an optometrist
• Optometrists Association Australia
www.optometrists.asn.au
• Yellow Pages