Speed Secrets Podcast 133 – Dr. Barry Seiller & Ryan Warkins: How to Improve Your Driving Vision
Jul 18, 2019
Dr. Barry Seiller, an ophthalmologist and vision performance pioneer, joins Ryan Warkins, a sports tech expert, to dive deep into the significance of vision for athletic and driving performance. They explain how vision can be trained and improved using the Vizual Edge app. Key topics include the vital connection between visual acuity and race car driving, the advantages of contact lenses for better peripheral vision, and effective strategies for enhancing visual processing to boost reaction times. This insightful discussion underscores the often-overlooked importance of sight in high-stakes environments.
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Vision Training Improves Coordination
- Barry shares a story about a father noticing his son's improved hand-eye coordination after vision training.
- This illustrates how vision training impacts more than just reading; it enhances physical coordination.
Motorsport Demands Critical Vision Skills
- Race car driving demands vision skills similar to fast action sports like bobsled and skiing.
- Visual requirements in motorsport are as critical as in major ball and racket sports.
Use Daily Contacts, Avoid Bifocals Racing
- Drivers needing eyesight correction should prefer daily disposable contact lenses for better peripheral vision and eye hygiene.
- Avoid bifocal or multifocal glasses while racing; single-vision lenses are more suitable.