Optimizing Visual Performance for Sports
COPE #90328-FV
Event #128743
Expiration Date: March 1, 2027

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Visual performance factors are an important aspect of sports performance. An overview of effective options to assist athletes with visual performance is provided. Management considerations for refractive compensation, enhancement filters, contact lenses, refractive surgery and nutrition for athletes are highlighted. An overview of the instruments and computer-based programs used for sports vision training is also provided with support by a research summary.  This lecture was recorded at our Island Eyes Conference 2024.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  • Understand visual performance training paradigms with supportive research
  • Understand prescribing guidelines and refractive compensation issues for sports applications
  • Understand filter recommendations for sports applications
  • Understand nutritional effects on visual performance

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Getting to know our speakers

Dr. Graham Erickson

Dr. Graham Erickson is a professor at Pacific University College of Optometry. He currently teaches the Vision Therapy, Strabismus/Amblyopia and Sports Vision courses, and is the coordinator of the Pediatric Optometry and Vision Therapy/Rehabilitation residency at Pacific University. Dr. Erickson is a Diplomate in Binocular Vision, Perception and Pediatric Optometry in the American Academy of Optometry and a Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. He has worked with collegiate, Olympic and professional sports athletes and teams for more than 30 years. Dr. Erickson has authored the text Sports Vision: Vision Care for the Enhancement of Sports Performance, as well as co-authoring the text Optometric Management of Reading Dysfunction, and published chapters and articles in various professional journals. He lectures internationally on the topics of sports vision, pediatrics, and binocular vision.