When athletes undergo a comprehensive vision examination, it is important to have good vision. However, it goes beyond just checking for 20/20 vision. There are many additional components that allow for good athleticism, including:
- Stereopsis- Stereopsis is defined as the perception of depth from visual stimuli of both eyes. It allows people to judge how far or close an object is.
- Visual Field- Peripheral vision allows for players to perceive what is going on around them without looking directly in that direction.
- Tracking- Pursuits are the eye’s ability to track a ball, with or without head movement. Saccades are the eye’s ability to skirt your eyes back and forth from one side to another, swiftly and accurately.
- Hand Eye Coordination- The ability to take what you are seeing and correlate it to your body.
If you or someone you know are involved in any sports, please call the office for a full comprehensive eye examination.
Author
Cindy Kweon, OD
Cindy Kweon, OD, (pronounced Kwon) is a board-certified comprehensive optometrist at Ophthalmology Physicians & Surgeons, PC. She is dedicated to providing high-quality care to patients in Hatboro, North Wales, and Levittown, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Kweon received her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Maryland, College Park, and went on to earn her doctoral degree in optometry from Salus University in Elkins Park. She underwent extensive clinical training in the pediatrics and comprehensive clinic at The Eye Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Kay, Tabas, Niknam & DiDomenico Ophthalmology Associates in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania; Allentown VA Clinic; and Century Eye Care in Langhorne, Pennsylvania.
In addition to her training, Dr. Kweon is an active member of the American Optometric Association and Pennsylvania Optometric Association. To better serve a diverse population, Dr. Kweon is fluent in both English and Korean.