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Clinical evaluation of the athlete
Optometry Clinics : the Official Publication of the Prentice Society
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Specialized sports vision testing uses unique procedures and equipment beyond typical optometry. This guide details essential sports vision evaluation protocols for athletes.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Optometry
- Vision Science
Background:
- Primary care optometry typically lacks specialized equipment for athlete vision assessment.
- Evaluating athletes' visual systems requires distinct protocols and instrumentation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe specialized testing protocols for a comprehensive athlete visual system evaluation.
- To highlight procedures commonly used by sports vision specialists.
Main Methods:
- Review of current standard practices in sports vision.
- Description of specialized optometric procedures for athletes.
Main Results:
- Identification of unique testing protocols and instrumentation for sports vision.
- Emphasis on procedures standard among sports vision specialists.
Conclusions:
- Sports vision specialists employ specific methodologies for athlete visual assessment.
- Standard optometric practices may not encompass the full scope of athlete visual needs.