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Marathon running and vision.

K J Myers

    Journal of the American Optometric Association
    |April 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Running a marathon did not significantly impact athletes' vision test results. This suggests that athletic fatigue may not affect optometric measurements in general populations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Optometry
    • Sports Medicine
    • Physiological Effects of Exercise

    Background:

    • Athletic performance can lead to systemic fatigue.
    • Understanding the impact of fatigue on physiological functions is crucial.
    • Optometric health is vital for athletes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effect of marathon running on various optometric test results.
    • To determine if systemic fatigue from endurance running impacts visual function.
    • To assess the generalizability of these findings to other athletic activities.

    Main Methods:

    • Administered sixteen optometric tests to 29 athletes before and after the 1974 Boston Marathon.
    • Tests included: amplitude of accommodation, near point of convergence, stereopsis, depth perception, near phorias, accommodation-convergence/accommodation (ACA), near ductions, peripheral fields, and suppression.

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    Main Results:

    • No significant changes were observed in the optometric test values following the marathon.
    • Systemic fatigue induced by the marathon did not demonstrably alter visual performance metrics.

    Conclusions:

    • Marathon running and the associated systemic fatigue do not appear to significantly affect key optometric test results.
    • Findings suggest that optometric assessments may remain reliable in athletes post-exercise.
    • The results may be applicable to a broader range of athletic conditions and the general population.