The Critical Role of Vision in Extreme Sports & High-Performance Professions

Welcome to today’s episode of the Sports Vision Pros Podcast, presented in collaboration with Defocus Media and proudly partnered with Bausch & Lomb. This series is dedicated to improving visual performance for athletes, pilots, first responders, and beyond.

In this episode, hosts Dr. Keith Smithson, Dr. Derek Cunningham, and Dr. Darryl Glover dive into the unique visual challenges faced by motocross riders, fighter pilots, and extreme sports athletes. Special guest Dr. Fred Edmunds shares his decades of experience in sports vision, including his work with Olympic athletes and professionals in high-performance environments.

From dynamic visual acuity and contrast sensitivity to innovative solutions like specialized contact lenses and refractive surgery, this episode explores how vision plays a critical role in high-stakes scenarios. Learn how to optimize visual performance, manage presbyopia in extreme sports, and tackle the specific needs of elite athletes and tactical professionals.

Whether you’re an eye care professional, a sports enthusiast, or just curious about how vision impacts performance, this episode is packed with practical insights and solutions. Don’t miss this discussion—because better vision means better performance!

0:00 - Introduction to Sports Vision Pros
1:19 - Meet Dr. Smithson & Dr. Cunningham
2:43 - In Partnership with Bausch & Lomb
4:20 - Meet Special Guest Dr. Fred Edmunds
8:25 - Visual Challenges for High Performance Athletes
10:52 - Improving Vision in High-Stakes Jobs
18:30 - How to Optimize Visual Performance
27:03 - Cutting-Edge Vision Solutions Explained
31:20 - The Future of Sports Vision Care
37:44 - Dr. Richard Baird on Enhancing Vision for Pilots
1:06:29 - Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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