Sports Vision: Vision Care for the Enhancement of Sports Performance 2nd Edition

This evidence-based resource covers a range of sports vision services, including assessment and treatment procedures, outcome expectations, and applications to various sports. It provides a thorough review and discussion of the role of vision care in an athlete’s performance and offers practical recommendations for applying current research findings to clinical practice. Optometrists, ophthalmologists, and sports medicine practitioners can benefit from the practical, clinically oriented chapters on visual assessment, prescribing, and ocular injuries in athletes.

The book takes a task analysis approach that allows readers to develop solid reasoning skills and evaluate the information needed for clinical practice. It also includes a new chapter on the Assessment and Management of Sports-Related Concussion. The text features visual aids throughout, such as photographs, tables, and boxes, to help clarify and visualize important concepts. It addresses sports vision training approaches and updated digital options that reflect the collaboration between athletic trainers, optometrists, and ophthalmologists in optimizing vision for athletes.

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