{"id":9169,"date":"2020-12-20T13:14:22","date_gmt":"2020-12-20T13:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=9169"},"modified":"2021-07-19T12:38:33","modified_gmt":"2021-07-19T12:38:33","slug":"vision-for-skiing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-sports-vision\/what-is-sports-vision\/vision-for-skiing\/","title":{"rendered":"Vision for Skiing"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>A great skier maintains balance, dynamics, and control. But your skiing performance is highly dependent on the integrity of your visual skills\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/the-17-key-visual-skills\/\">visual skills<\/a> play an essential role in your ability to carve the slopes and freestyle safely down the mountain.<\/p>\n<h2>Visual Skills<\/h2>\n<p>There are many different visual skills, some that help you see clearly while navigating down the hills, some that help you spot oncoming objects or skiers in your environment, and some that help you to increase your downhill speed while protecting your safety.<\/p>\n<p><b>Without well developed visual skills, your confidence on the ski slopes can inhibit your fun and enjoyment.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>This article will explain why your ski skills are actually dependent on your visual skills, and help you to understand the specific visual skills necessary for success on the mountains.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>To enhance your enjoyment of hitting those slopes, <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1626724076622000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHrUhu52NyH13FS3D9bltKIwUYr2A\">contact an eye doctor<\/a> near you, who can discuss how your visual skills can be improved.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-sports-vision\/what-is-sports-vision\/vision-for-skiing\/\">Vision for Skiing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"practice-search-widget\">\n\t\t<h3>Find an eye doctor near you<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t<form class=\"practice-search-form practice-search-form-widget\" action=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/results\/\" method=\"get\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"page\" class=\"practice-search-page\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_latitude\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_longitude\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"address\" class=\"practice-search-address\" placeholder=\"City, Surburb or Address\" value=\"\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<button type=\"submit\" class=\"practice-search-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 19\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.6796 0.130005C9.15708 0.130059 7.66615 0.5646 6.38198 1.38258C5.09781 2.20057 4.07373 3.36803 3.43004 4.74783C2.78634 6.12763 2.54976 7.66246 2.74808 9.17205C2.9464 10.6816 3.57139 12.1033 4.54964 13.27L0.729639 17.08C0.6364 17.1732 0.562439 17.2839 0.511979 17.4058C0.461519 17.5276 0.435547 17.6581 0.435547 17.79C0.435547 17.9219 0.461519 18.0524 0.511979 18.1743C0.562439 18.2961 0.6364 18.4068 0.729639 18.5C0.917942 18.6883 1.17334 18.7941 1.43964 18.7941C1.5715 18.7941 1.70207 18.7681 1.82389 18.7177C1.94571 18.6672 2.0564 18.5932 2.14964 18.5L5.99964 14.62C7.35406 15.6038 8.98566 16.1324 10.6596 16.13C12.7814 16.13 14.8162 15.2871 16.3165 13.7869C17.8168 12.2866 18.6596 10.2517 18.6596 8.13C18.6596 6.00827 17.8168 3.97344 16.3165 2.47315C14.8162 0.97286 12.7814 0.130005 10.6596 0.130005H10.6796ZM10.6796 14.13C9.49295 14.13 8.33291 13.7781 7.34622 13.1188C6.35952 12.4595 5.59049 11.5225 5.13636 10.4261C4.68224 9.32975 4.56342 8.12335 4.79493 6.95946C5.02644 5.79558 5.59788 4.72648 6.437 3.88736C7.27611 3.04825 8.34521 2.4768 9.5091 2.24529C10.673 2.01378 11.8794 2.1326 12.9757 2.58673C14.0721 3.04085 15.0092 3.80989 15.6685 4.79658C16.3277 5.78328 16.6796 6.94332 16.6796 8.13C16.6796 9.7213 16.0475 11.2474 14.9223 12.3726C13.7971 13.4979 12.2709 14.13 10.6796 14.13Z\" fill=\"#fff\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"practice-search-use-my-location\">\n\t\t\tSearch near me\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\n\t<\/form>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<h2><b>Which visual skills are essential for excellent ski performance?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contrast sensitivity<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depth perception<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peripheral vision<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gross visual motor<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visual perception<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visual reaction time<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>1. Contrast sensitivity<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Contrast sensitivity is critical for differentiating between the different shades of white on the snowy landscape. This skill is important for your safety on the slopes, as it allows you to avoid icy patches that can increase your risk of accident.<\/p>\n<h2><b>2. Depth perception<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>An awareness of distance and space will allow you to accurately judge where objects are located, allowing for quicker decisions and increased ability to manage your skiing speed, while feeling confident about your safety.<\/p>\n<h2><b>3. Peripheral vision<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Good peripheral vision allows you to scan your surroundings and identify the skiers, rocks or trees around you, protecting you from potential hazards.<\/p>\n<h2><b>4. Gross visual-motor<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Coordinated vision and motor skills allow you to control your body position, weight bearing and movements of your limbs. This skill allows you to plan and execute your next turn while avoiding any obstacles in your way.<\/p>\n<h2><b>5. Visual reaction time<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>When your brain can quickly process the visual images sent from your eyes to your brain, your reaction time will be quicker\u2014 allowing you to ski safely at a greater speed.<\/p>\n<h2><b>6. Focus control<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Focus control allows you to quickly and smoothly shift focus from near to far distances and ski down the slopes with clear vision of upcoming obstacles.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Sports vision training for skiing<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>If you love to ski but lack the confidence to take on the black diamond, improving your visual skills can help you to ski faster and with more confidence, while also reducing your risk of accident.<\/p>\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/what-is-vision-therapy\/\">vision therapy<\/a>, you can retrain the connections between your eyes and brain to strengthen your visual skills and enhance your performance on the slopes<i>.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>LEARN MORE:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-sports-vision\/\">Guide to Sports Vision<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\">Schedule an appointment with an eye doctor<\/a> for a thorough evaluation of your functional vision<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Your doctor will determine which visual skills require strengthening, and can prescribe a program of vision therapy to help you gain the confidence you seek and enjoy your ski vacation all the more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A great skier maintains balance, dynamics, and control. 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