- Offers a comprehensive overview on ophthalmic considerations of popular sports
- Contains a strong emphasis on the underlying neuro-ophthalmic principles of various sports
- Provides a current perspective with authors that are actively involved in top athletic leagues
This book offers a comprehensive overview of the ophthalmic considerations and components of the popular sports including football, hockey, tennis, basketball, motorsports, and more.
Written with experts in the field who have been involved at the highest level including the NBA, NHL, NCAA, Formula 1, NFL, ATP, and the Olympics, the chapters in this book are designed to provide expert insight and comprehensive information on ophthalmic components of sports including vision performance, ocular trauma, and neuro-ophthalmic principles.
The book seeks to be a helpful compendium to a wide audience including primary care providers, ophthalmologists, sports medicine physicians, athletes, referees, and sports performance coaches looking to optimize athlete performance. From the medical clinic to the sports field,
Ophthalmology of Sports serves as a helpful resource for all who are involved with sports.
Table of Contents- 1. Ophthalmology of Basketball.-
- 2. Ophthalmology of Swimming and Waterpolo.-
- 3. Ophthalmology of Baseball and Softball.-
- 4. Ophthalmology of Tennis.-
- 5. Ophthalmology of Soccer.-
- 6. Ophthalmology of Lacrosse.-
- 7. Ophthalmology of Hockey.-
- 8. Ophthalmology of High Intensity Motorsports.-
- 9. Ophthalmology of Football and National Football League (NFL) Officiating.-
- 10. Ophthalmology of Combat Sports.-
