Optical Express opened a flagship sports vision clinic in Renfield Street in Glasgow on January 20. The centre offers a full range of sports vision services including assessment, correction, enhancement and protection.
As well as catering to elite athletes, Optical Express hopes to increase the awareness of sports specific eye care and provide sports vision services to some of the millions of casual sportsmen in the UK.
Optometrist Colin Moulson commented: 'Many people don't realise there is a separate eye examination available that is specific to sports nor that following a simple eye training programme can help improve their coordination and visual awareness.' Moulson added that as sport was a leading cause of eye injury, it was essential for participants to keep their eyes protected.
Optical Express described its service as 'the most comprehensive sports vision service currently available in the UK'.
Specialist equipment includes a sports vision trainer and Bassin anticipation timers that are used to measure and improve coordination and awareness.