At MY OPTOMETRY in Tarzana, Dr. Shirazian, O.D. provides specialized sports vision evaluations designed to assess and optimize how your vision performs during competition.
Sports Vision Care for Better Performance and Faster Reaction
When Vision May Be Affecting Performance
Some athletes perform well overall but experience subtle challenges that may be related to vision. This can show up as difficulty tracking the ball consistently, slightly slower reaction times, missed passes or catches, or trouble judging distance and timing during play. These issues are not always obvious, but they can often be improved when visual performance is properly evaluated and addressed.
Why Vision Matters in Sports
Athletes rely on more than just seeing clearly.
Performance often depends on:
- How quickly the eyes track a moving object
- How accurately distance is judged
- How efficiently the brain processes visual information
- How quickly a reaction can occur
Even small inefficiencies in these areas can affect timing, accuracy, and overall performance.
A Specialized Sports Vision Evaluation
A standard eye exam measures clarity. A sports vision evaluation looks at how your visual system performs in motion.
At My Optometry, this includes assessing:
- Visual tracking of fast-moving objects
- Depth perception and distance judgment
- Peripheral awareness
- Reaction time and visual processing speed
This allows us to identify whether vision is limiting performance in ways that are not always obvious.
Optimizing Vision for Sport-Specific Performance
Different sports place different demands on the visual system.
For example:
- Ball sports rely on fast tracking and timing
- Field sports require strong peripheral awareness
- Precision sports depend on stable, accurate focus
Dr. Shirazian, O.D. evaluates how your vision is being used and may adjust your prescription accordingly. This can include fine-tuning contact lens prescriptions to enhance distance clarity or visual performance for specific sports.
This level of customization is often not addressed in standard prescriptions.
Contact Lenses Designed for Athletes
Contact lenses are often preferred in sports because they provide a wider field of view and eliminate frame interference.
We provide specialized contact lens fittings for athletes that focus on:
- Stability during movement
- Consistent vision under dynamic conditions
- Comfort during extended activity
Prescription adjustments may also be made to better match the visual demands of your sport.
Protective Eyewear That Supports Performance
Eye protection is an important part of athletic performance.
We offer sports and protective eyewear designed for:
- Impact resistance
- Secure fit during movement
- Clear, stable vision under pressure
Options such as Rec Specs and polycarbonate lenses help protect the eyes while maintaining performance.
Improve How Your Vision Performs Under Pressure
Athletic performance depends on how efficiently your eyes and brain work together. A sports vision evaluation can help determine whether vision is limiting performance and what adjustments may help.