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Visual training programme applied to precision shooting

L Quevedo i Junyent1, J Solé i Fortó

  • 1Department of Optics and Optometry, Polytechnical University of Catalonia, School of Optometry of Terrassa, Spain.

Ophthalmic & Physiological Optics : the Journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists)
|September 1, 1995
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Visual training significantly improved pistol shooting performance in a special intervention squad. Gains were observed in visual functions like phoria and accommodation, with no changes in psychological or physical states.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Ophthalmology
  • Human Performance

Background:

  • Elite athletes and special intervention squads require optimal visual function for peak performance.
  • Previous research suggests a link between visual skills and marksmanship accuracy.
  • A need exists to quantify the impact of targeted visual training on shooting performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a 3-month visual training program on pistol shooting performance.
  • To assess changes in visual function parameters following the training intervention.
  • To determine the correlation between visual function improvements and shooting score enhancements.

Main Methods:

  • A clinical trial involving 11 members of a special intervention squad.

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  • Pre- and post-intervention assessments of pistol shooting scores, visual function, and psychological/physical states.
  • Statistical analysis to identify significant changes in measured variables.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant improvements were recorded in pistol shooting scores post-training.
    • Statistically significant gains were observed in multiple visual function variables, including distance phoria, fusional reserves, analytical amplitude, negative relative accommodation, saccadic fixations, and accommodative facility (near and distance).
    • No significant changes were noted in psychological states (anxiety) or physical condition.

    Conclusions:

    • Targeted visual training can lead to significant improvements in pistol shooting performance.
    • Enhanced visual functions, particularly those related to binocularity and accommodation, are strongly correlated with increased shooting accuracy.
    • Visual training offers a viable method for enhancing the performance of marksmen in high-stakes professions.