While you’re watching the 2011 World Series, keep this in mind: many professional baseball players have vision that is two times better than average. Of course that doesn’t apply for St. Luis Cardinals Pitcher Jason Motte, who is very nearsighted, but it applies to many others. Learn how baseball players, and many other athletes including NBA star Tyreke Evans, improve their sports vision in this Better Health article.
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Sports Vision: Beyond 20/20
Posted on October 25th, 2011 by David CSt. Louis Cardinals Pitcher Throws (Almost) Blind
Posted on October 19th, 2011 by MaryBeth
When the World Series starts tonight, keep your eyes on St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Jason Motte. Why? Motte isn’t blind, but his nearsightedness is so severe that he often squints on the mound to see what signs his catcher is showing him. Motte has tried prescription eyewear (as pictured), but has found the challenges they present greater than those presented by his nearsightedness. So, Motte has decided to take to the mound without any vision assistance, and, judging by this Yahoo! Sports article, it seems to be working.
The World Series will be played between the Cardinals and the Texas Rangers, with Game 1 tonight in St. Louis at 8:05 p.m. (ET).
Studies show nearsightedness is rising as America’s vision gets blurrier
Posted on December 16th, 2009 by Liz B.Appearing this morning on Good Morning America, a new study shows that nearsightedness is up 66 percent since the 1970s.
