Sports Vision Training in Andover

Sports Vision Training in Andover

Giving Athletes an Edge Over Their Competition

(978) 475-5252

Ready to Get Your Vision Into Shape?

It takes way more than strength and speed to be at the top of your game.

The skills required by an athlete — those that make the difference between good and extraordinary — depend on vision skills which can be perfected.

Baseball, tennis and football are examples of sports games that require the skills and abilities to keep your eyes focused on the ball.

Football receivers and quarterbacks need a high level of tracking and depth perception to complete a pass, as well as high peripheral vision awareness.

Sports vision training can enhance the communication between your eyes, brain and body, to help you excel in your sport and turn your vision into an invaluable asset on the court or field.

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4 Ways Sports Vision Training Can Give You a Competitive Edge

  • Builds visual skills

    Sports vision training strengthens essential visual skills, such as: 

    • Hand-eye coordination
    • Peripheral vision
    • Reaction time
    • Visual memory
    • Depth-perception
  • Custom-designed program

    Our eye care professionals will consult with you and create a program designed according to your strengths, weaknesses, and athletic goals. This therapy consists of weekly in-office appointments and assigned daily exercises.

  • Fits your training schedule

    Weekly appointments and daily exercises can easily conform to your workout routine. With just 20 minutes a day, you may begin to see improvement in your performance.

  • Optometrist-approved

    Sports vision therapy is a scientifically-proven method of enhancing athletic performance. The program is developed by optometrists with extensive training in monitoring eye health and building visual skills.

Sports vision training: the ultimate game changer


Sport Vision FAQs

I have 20/20 vision. Why should I do sports vision training?

Thinking that 20/20 vision is the equivalent of perfect vision is a common misconception. Visual acuity and visual skills are two separate things. Visual acuity tests measure how well you can read letters from a chart, but it can’t predict how well you’ll see the ball or how quickly you’ll react to visual stimuli. It's common for people with 20/20 vision to lack the visual skills needed to truly excel in their sport.

What does sports vision training involve?

The sports vision specialist will consult with you, administer eye tests, and provide you with a custom-designed treatment program best suited for your needs and aspirations. During the weekly in-office sessions, the specialist will assign home exercises, measure your progress, and adjust the program as needed.

What tests do I need for sports vision?

During the initial consultation, a sports vision specialist will give you an eye exam to determine your eye health and visual skills. The eye exam may test the following: 

  • Visual acuity
  • Contrast sensitivity
  • Eye tracking
  • Focus 
  • Depth perception
Patient Reviews
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- Dec. 18, 2024
Wonderful experience from checking in to leaving by knowledgeable and professional staff members
- Dec. 13, 2024
Serious, honest, not mercenary, clean.
- Nov. 10, 2024
Friendly and fast staff. Excellent assessment by Dr. Mayancela. She was very thorough and listened t... o all my concerns, offering recommendations.
- Nov. 08, 2024
Have been going for over 2 years now. My daughter gets the Ortho-K contacts! WOW! Never mind how gre... at her vision has not changed the office staff themselves go above and beyond! Karen, the office manager, has helped rectify many difficulties for me with my daughter. They have never once made anything difficult. Dr. W (because I will botch his name) is great with kids and my daughter is so happy with her results!
- Nov. 02, 2024
Excellent experience all around. Gladys Mayancela did a very thorough eye exam. She was very pati... ent and caring. Joe was outstanding in finding a pair of glasses that fit my face. At first when I received the glasses I was having some issues with them and thought they might have been made wrong. But Joe quickly figured it out and adjusted the frames to correct it. I can now wear the glasses all day and forget that I even have them on!
- Oct. 29, 2024
Great experience! Would highly recommend. I had never had an eye exam like this before and the doct... or talked me through everything making sure I was comfortable the entire time. I was there when a very difficult customer was causing issues and they did a great job handling him and diffusing the situation.
- Oct. 06, 2024
Everyone so friendly, helped with finding the right eyeglasses for me. Great team there!
- Sep. 10, 2024
Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Everyone was kind and professional.
- Sep. 06, 2024
So happy with Dr. Wantanabe! He’s so genuine, knowledgeable, articulate, and extremely helpful in... explaining what is happening if you are there for an issue!
- Aug. 22, 2024
Pretty good!
- Aug. 07, 2024
(Translated by Google) Totally happy with this place, they were very friendly and helped me a lot. E... specially Karen and Joe. I recommend this place. I totally liked this place, they were very friendly and helped me a lot. especially Karen and Joe. I recommend this place. (Original) Totally happy with this place, they were very friendly and helped me a lot. Especially Karen and Joe. I recommend this place. totalmente agusto con este lugar, fueron muy amigables y me ayudaron bastante. especialmente Karen y Joe. Yo recomiendo este lugar.
- Jul. 18, 2024
Excellent examination and care.
- Jun. 22, 2024
Highly recommend!!
- May. 08, 2024
Thorough and knowledgeable . See Dr. Deshaies.
- May. 07, 2024
Dr. Deshaies was fantastic. He is extremely kind and walked me through each procedure. I would highl... y recommend this office.
- Apr. 16, 2024
Dr Deshaies was very patient and informative.
- Apr. 16, 2024
I go an extra 20 minutes to be treated by Andover Optometry because they do everything possible for ... their patients!
- Apr. 04, 2024
Friendly, efficient staff and Dr Watanabe is wonderful.
- Mar. 26, 2024
Dr. Watanabe and his stuff were very friendly, helpful and professional. Dr. Watanabe was very calm ... and took his time examining my son's eyes. He answered all our questions with honesty and explained the process and future steps to take to get my son's version healthy. We are very happy to find this place and to finally find a real eye doctor for my son and maybe the whole family.
- Mar. 19, 2024
ALWAYS OUTSTANDING IN EVERY RESPECT!

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Sport Vision Training in Andover

Our optometry practice in Andover

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Hours
  • Monday 7:45 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday 7:45 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wednesday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thursday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Friday 7:30 am - 1:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

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