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Imagine stepping into the batter’s box and attempting to hit a baseball coming at you at 90-plus miles per hour. According to the International Sports Vision Association (ISVA), the time it takes for a pitched ball to reach the plate is approximately 0.4 seconds. Baseball batters have about 0.17 seconds to decide to hit a pitch and choose where to swing. In that time, the batter needs to spot the pitch, assess the rotation and direction of the ball, and make a decision whether to swing or not. Now imagine attempting this sports scenario without your vision at its best. That’s where sports vision, the science of helping athletes reach peak levels of performance through enhancement of visual skills, is becoming more important in training for all ages and skill levels.
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CooperCompanies posts Q2 2023 revenue growth; Walmart investing in careers for over 7,000 opticians and pharmacists; Advancing Eyecare announces distribution agreement of Pure&Clean Vision hypochlorous acid products; VM's Influential Women in Optical nominations deadline extended; and VM explores how sustainability is taking root all topped this week’s VMAIL news feed. Click on the headlines below to catch up on anything you might have missed.
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NEW YORK—The nominations deadline for VM's Most Influential Women in Optical special report has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 4. Vision Monday will once again be highlighting The Most Influential Women in Optical in our July issue, marking the 21st anniversary of our signature Special Report saluting women in the eyewear/eyecare industry. We are currently seeking nominations via an electronic survey form. Women’s influence in optical is undeniable and today, more women than ever before are playing vital roles at all levels of our industry.
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Did you follow the optical news this week? Take VM’s News Quiz to see how much you know. This week's quiz takes a look at children’s sports injuries, a milestone for Prevent Blindness and the outlook for summer travel.
Click here to take the quiz.
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This adorable boba tea pin is all decked out in frames and carrying a Snellen chart. You can purchase it on Etsy here. #WeShareIt
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NEW YORK—In 1992, Congress passed Public Law 102-450, which designates May as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month each year. May, chosen because of the arrival of the first Japanese immigrant to the U.S. on May 7, 1843, now represents “a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States,” according to The Library of Congress. There’s no better time to learn about the incredible impact Asian Americans have had on the U.S. in all areas—and particularly in health care.
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