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The visual function of professional baseball players

D M Laby1, A L Rosenbaum, D G Kirschen

  • 1Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA, USA. danlaby@ibm.net

American Journal of Ophthalmology
|October 1, 1996
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Professional baseball players exhibit superior visual acuity, stereoacuity, and contrast sensitivity compared to the general population. These enhanced visual skills are crucial for performance in baseball.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Sports Medicine
  • Visual Science

Background:

  • Professional athletes often possess enhanced sensory and motor skills.
  • Visual performance is critical for success in sports like baseball.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify visual acuity, stereoacuity, and contrast sensitivity in professional baseball players.
  • To establish normative visual function data for this elite athletic group.

Main Methods:

  • 387 professional baseball players were tested.
  • Visual acuity, near and distance stereoacuity (timed and untimed), and contrast sensitivity were assessed using standardized tests.

Main Results:

  • Players demonstrated excellent visual acuity, with a range from 20/8.89 to 20/100.

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  • Superior distance stereoacuity and contrast sensitivity were observed compared to the general population.
  • Significant differences in stereopsis and contrast sensitivity were noted between major and minor league players.

    • Conclusions:

    • Professional baseball players possess exceptional visual capabilities.
    • Their visual acuity, stereoacuity, and contrast sensitivity significantly surpass those of the general population.