Vision training
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Vision training is the training of visual perception and recognition, and is used throughout the optical world as a method of training the eye. First conceived in the US, as a method of increasing the performance of fighter pilots by the US Airforce, it has now been transferred into the private sector.
Vision training has many different uses, such as; Dyslexia
correction, sports vision
and learning help. Although the latter is primarily used in the US, the other two are becoming popular in the UK.
Research
Vision Training Programs
Currently there is no governmental support for dyslexia
or sports vision enhancements. However many universities are now providing grants towards the cost for their students. Companies are starting to produce vision training programs for baseball and softball players, some even creating training programs.http://www.baseballvisionprogram.com* High-Tech Vision Training Most practitioners of VT are also members of either the OEP (Optometric Extension Program Foundation) or the COVD (College of Optometrists in Vision Development).
Vision training has many different uses, such as; Dyslexia
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a very broad term defining a learning disability that impairs a person's fluency or comprehension accuracy in being able to read, and which can manifest itself as a difficulty with phonological awareness, phonological decoding, orthographic coding, auditory short-term memory, or rapid...
correction, sports vision
Visual perception
Visual perception is the ability to interpret information and surroundings from the effects of visible light reaching the eye. The resulting perception is also known as eyesight, sight, or vision...
and learning help. Although the latter is primarily used in the US, the other two are becoming popular in the UK.
Research
Vision Training Programs
Currently there is no governmental support for dyslexia
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a very broad term defining a learning disability that impairs a person's fluency or comprehension accuracy in being able to read, and which can manifest itself as a difficulty with phonological awareness, phonological decoding, orthographic coding, auditory short-term memory, or rapid...
or sports vision enhancements. However many universities are now providing grants towards the cost for their students. Companies are starting to produce vision training programs for baseball and softball players, some even creating training programs.http://www.baseballvisionprogram.com* High-Tech Vision Training Most practitioners of VT are also members of either the OEP (Optometric Extension Program Foundation) or the COVD (College of Optometrists in Vision Development).