Now there are several online training options available like the following: Optometric Extension Program Foundation (OEP) Clinical Curriculum.The Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA) Annual Conference.College of Optometrist in Vision Development (COVD) Annual Meeting.The International Sports Vision Association (ISVA) Annual Conference.
Here is a list of a few upcoming meetings and seminars offering education in sports vision training and vision therapy: Next, I committed to attending meetings and seminars. This is a new series with practical and applicable tips for implementing sports vision into your practice. Check out Insights into Sports Vision by Optometric Management. In addition to reading books, I began to collect articles on sports vision and placing them in a binder for reference. What helped me stay on track was to block time in my schedule for consistent study in the office and at home. There are three main aspects to starting a sports vision training practice:Įducating yourself on sports vision trainingĮducation is your first step. Then, I made the decision to incorporate sports vision. I started my vision therapy-only practice cold, without having completed a residency or having worked at an office that offered vision therapy. Sometimes, getting started can be the hardest part. How to get started with adding sports vision training to your practice The focus of this article will be incorporating sports vision training into your vision therapy or optometric practice. There are many articles on sports vision specific to screenings, enhanced vision examinations, specialty eyewear, and visual skills training. The International Sports Vision Association defines sports vision as the science of helping athletes reach peak levels of performance through the enhancement of visual skills. In fact, it was so fun that we decided to begin offering sports vision-related services as a separate entity from our vision therapy practice. Now, when a patient comes to our office for the first time and sees sports equipment and technology, their attitude instantly changes and they are eager to be here.
Vision therapy isn’t always fun for patients-especially for the preteen boy who doesn’t care about getting better at reading and “hates” school. What I noticed was if we added activities to help them get better at sports, and we called it “training” instead of “therapy,” their chances of successfully improving their visual skills for academics were greatly improved. Initially, the decision to add sports vision training was to increase patient motivation and ultimately improve vision therapy outcomes. As a mother of a child with learning-related vision problems, my main focus was on helping those struggling learners.
Our practice, Hope Vision Development Center, is a vision therapy-only practice.
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