August 13, 2024

Want to be a Better Skier? Consider Sports Vision Training!

Vision plays an important role in skiing performance. By incorporating sports vision exercises into your training, you can improve your eye muscle strength, visual processing speed, and overall ski performance. These exercises can also improve…
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Vision plays an important role in skiing performance. By incorporating sports vision exercises into your training, you can improve your eye muscle strength, visual processing speed, and overall ski performance.

These exercises can also improve your depth perception and spatial awareness on the mountain, which will enable you to make quicker, more accurate decisions and stay safe on the slopes.

To learn more about sports vision training and to discover ways to strengthen your visual skills, contact Neuro Visual Performance in Victoria today.

To Be a Top-Notch Skier, You Need Top-Notch Visual Skills

Here are some of the key visual skills you need to can enable you to ski more safely and confidently:

  • Depth awareness: Being aware of space and distance can help you ski with greater confidence and allow for higher speeds and increased safety.
  • Peripheral vision: It’s important to be aware of what’s happening around you at all times while on the mountain. Having good peripheral vision helps you spot potential dangers from the side.
  • Visual-motor integration: Coordinating your vision and motor skills is crucial for taking turns exactly as planned and maintaining control on the slopes.
  • Visual perception: Perceiving everything that’s going on in your visual field allows you to spot obstacles and prepare for them ahead of time.
  • Reaction time: The speed at which you react depends on how quickly your brain understands what your eyes are seeing. Therefore, improving your reaction time can help you ski more safely.
  • Focusing (Accommodation): As you move down the slope, your focus needs to shift quickly from near to far. Training your eyes to maintain focus and shift between various focal points can help you navigate the slopes with ease.

Sports Vision Training for Serious Skiers in Victoria

With sports vision training, you’ll be able to improve your visual skills and make skiing safer and so much more fun. As a bonus, you’ll be able to ski better and faster!

At Neuro Visual Performance in Victoria, we provide functional [eye_ exams] to assess your visual skills and detect which ones are preventing you from becoming a champion skier. If we detect any deficits, we’ll create a personalized sports vision training program to address your individual needs. To learn more, call us today!

Our practice serves patients from Victoria, Nanaimo, Duncan, and Vancouver Island, British Columbia and surrounding communities.

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Our Victoria Practice
Opto-Mization Optometry & Vision Therapy
200-775 Topaz Ave
Victoria, BC V8T 4Z7
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Our Nanaimo Practice
Opto-Mization Optometry & Vision Therapy
205-1825 Bowen Rd
Nanaimo, BC V9S 1H1
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(250) 591-0270
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  • What is Neuro-Optometry?

    Neuro-Optometry focuses on the intricate connection between your visual system and the brain, extending beyond traditional eye care to assess functional vision. This branch of optometry examines how your eyes track, move, coordinate, and how your brain processes depth, motion, and balance. Disruptions in these functions can lead to a range of issues including headaches, migraines, dizziness, balance challenges, post-concussion symptoms, reading difficulties, and attention deficits (ADHD). By exploring these functional areas, we also identify opportunities to enhance performance in activities such as sports, reading speed, and cognitive processes.

  • What is Vision Therapy?

    At Opto-Mization, vision therapy is a specialized, personalized program aimed at improving visual skills and abilities. It goes beyond traditional vision therapy to help improve how the eyes and brain work together, addressing visual-motor and perceptual-cognitive challenges to enhance overall visual function. It’s more than just exercises; it’s a pathway to better vision and improved daily life.

  • Do you Provide Regular Eye Exams and General Optometric Services?

    Yes, alongside vision therapy and neuro-optometry, we offer comprehensive eye exams and general optometry services. Our experienced optometrists perform thorough eye exams to evaluate overall eye health, identify any eye conditions or diseases, and prescribe corrective lenses when beneficial.

  • Who is the Ideal Candidate for Vision Therapy and Neuro-Optometry?

    Vision therapy and neuro-optometric rehabilitation can help individuals of all ages. Whether you’re struggling with visual processing issues, binocular vision disorders, amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (eye misalignment), or have sustained a brain injury, our services might be beneficial for you. Contact us to discuss if our tailored approach can meet your specific needs and goals.

  • Do I Need a Referral to See an Optometrist at Opto-Mization?

    No, you do not need a referral for an eye exam at Opto-Mization. We welcome anyone who suspects they might benefit from our services, whether you’re experiencing symptoms of visual discomfort or just want to ensure optimal visual performance. Feel free to reach out and schedule your appointment directly with us to take the first step toward understanding and improving your visual function.

  • Do You Direct Bill Insurance?

    Yes, we offer direct billing for a variety of insurance plans to make the process as seamless and hassle-free as possible for our patients. Our knowledgeable staff is well-versed in working with insurance providers, ensuring that you can maximize your benefits while minimizing out-of-pocket expenses for our services, including vision therapy and eye exams.