Good volleyball players must be athletic, and quick and be aware of the movement of not only the ball but the players around them. They play a fast-moving game and so must be hyperfocused when they are on the clock. Because of this, good vision is an integral part of being a good volleyball player. […]
If you really needed another reason not to drink and drive, here it is: alcohol decreases your night vision. It’s no secret that alcohol messes with your brain. It causes a whole slew of problems that can inhibit your ability to drive. Some communities simulate this by providing a pair of “drunk goggles” and allowing […]
If you’re one of the unlucky people who have to wear glasses or contacts to see, you no longer have to fret when you’ve broken your glasses or lost a contact lens, because there is a way that will allow you to see without your glasses or contacts – at least for a little bit […]
Happy New Year! Congratulations to one and all for making it through another year. Now, let’s talk about resolutions. We don’t all make them, but an awful lot of us do. Twenty-nine percent of all Americans are estimated to set goals every year, most of which are related to health or exercise. Losing weight is […]
LASIK eye surgery has been growing in popularity in recent years. LASIK is a type of refractive surgery that is used to correct vision problems like myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. It uses a highly specialized laser to alter the shape of the cornea. Most people get the surgery in the hopes of eliminating their need […]
The loss of visual acuity as you age can be a difficult realization. This is something we all know we’ll have to deal with at some point. But, now research is showing that this isn’t the only age-related change in your vision. Studies have revealed that your ability to see color also declines in old […]
There’s a lot of emphasis on physical strength when it comes to athletic training, especially for hockey players. Hockey players need about as much strength as they can get, from muscular to cardiovascular strength. But what about goalies? They don’t move around nearly as much as the offensive and defensive lines, who spend significantly more […]
Almost every high school in America has those famous Friday night football games throughout the fall. Watching professional football on T.V. is also one of the most enjoyed American pastimes on Sundays. But, partying and celebration aside, football is a tough and competitive sport. It is rather complex too. It requires players to not only […]
We’ve thrown this stat at our readers more times than we can count, but it’s just such a pertinent one that we’re going to give it to you one more time: Did you know that 80 percent of all learning is visual? We’ve also talked a lot about vision therapy, but what eye conditions can […]
We’ve never kept quiet when it comes to speaking out against invasive surgeries like LASIK on our blog. Over the years, this surgery has become a popular solution to various vision conditions, but LASIK’s popularity is finally fading, and for good reason. Needlessly invasive and not always effective, LASIK is far from being the best […]
