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Sjogren's syndrome (pronounced SHOW-grins; also spelled Sjögren's) is an autoimmune disease that attacks and destroys glands responsible for keeping the eyes, mouth and other parts of the body moist and lubricated. For this reason, dry eyes are a common symptom of Sjogren's syndrome. Men and women of any age or race can develop Sjogren's syndrome, but it is most prevalent among Caucasian women, with onset usually beginning between ages 40 and 60.
On this page: Hand-eye coordination and other tests • How testing aids sports vision training • Visual memory game Sports vision tests and training help athletes determine how well their eyes perform, beyond a basic ability to see letters and objects clearly on a standard eye chart.
Methods of improving sports vision skills for optimum athletic performance will vary, depending on your sport. For example, golfers need good hand-eye coordination, timing and depth perception to determine how and where a ball should be hit. Visual memory is a crucial sports vision skill for team players who must make split-second decisions about their next move based on where they see people and objects situated on a field or court.
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