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Playing Basketball with One Eye

Posted on March 24th, 2011 by MaryBeth

Melissa Jones, Baylor University

Competing in NCAA basketball is tough enough. Now imagine playing games with one eye. That’s exactly what Melissa Jones of Baylor University is doing.

I was shocked when I came across this article that Jones, a point guard(!), has been playing without vision in her right eye since a collision in a game more than two weeks ago. She hit her head so hard on the floor that her optic nerve swelled, causing her vision to disappear. Initially, she thought her entire eye was swollen. But when she held her lid open, she realized she still couldn’t see a thing.

Jones underwent a series of tests after the game and was ultimately cleared to play. She has since worn protective sunglasses and is adjusting to her limited court vision.

Doctors expect Jones to make a full recovery. Already, she is beginning to recognize brightness.

Jones is currently playing in the NCAA Tournament for top-seeded Baylor. Amazing.

File under: Uncategorized | Tagged: basketball, Baylor University, blindness, college, NCAA, optic nerve, sports, Tournament
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It’s March Madness!

Posted on March 15th, 2011 by MaryBeth

Tonight marks the kick-off of the most highly anticipated tournament in all of basketball—NCAA March Madness, a tournament of 68 college teams battling for the national title. That’s a lot of teams and a lot of games.

In fact, this is the first time in NCAA March Madness history that every game will be nationally televised. The NCAA signed a deal with CBS Sports and Turner Sports (TBS, TNT and truTV) for the rights to broadcast all the NCAA tournament games from 2011 to 2024. This year, each of the games have staggered start times (many up to 30 minutes apart), which basically allows you to watch the beginning and end of every tournament game.

Sounds great, right? Well, it gets better. Even if you can’t park yourself in front of the TV for hours on end, you can still get your basketball fix. March Madness games will also be available online and through mobile apps for the iPhone^®, iPod touch^®, and, for the first time ever, the iPad^®.

While all this is certainly a dream come true for us sports fans, it’s not so great for our eyes. Hours of viewing, especially across multiple platforms, can lead to dry eyes, headaches, and other uncomfortable symptoms. Don’t let this happen to you—make sure you follow these tips so you can enjoy every minute of basketball action!

File under: CVS, sports | Tagged: apps, basketball, college, college basketball, eye strain, iPad, iphone, live, March Madness, mobile, NCAA, online, Tournament
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Win a trip of a lifetime! Trip for Four to the Transitions PGA Championship for Healthy Sight!

Posted on February 18th, 2010 by Liz B.

Transitions Championship FORE! Even better – Four!

That’s right! VSP will send you and three friends to the 2010 Transitions PGA Championship for Healthy Sight!

Need more details about the prize?

male golfer Well, VSP and Transitions are teaming up to offer a lucky fan and three friends a free trip to the 2010 Transitions PGA Championship for Healthy Sight at the Innisbrook Golf Club and Resort in Florida on March 19 – 21 including:

Roundtrip airfare for 4 to Tampa + transportation to and from airport to Resort
2 Double Occupancy hotel rooms at Innisbrook Resort for three nights (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Tickets to Championship for (3rd Round) Saturday and (Final Round) Sunday
Admission to Links & Drinks event featuring special guest Pro Golfer John Mallinger
Nike Sunwear
Private consultation with kinesiologist for swing improvement
HD Flip Camera

Sound good?

The sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the United States (except Florida, New York & Rhode Island) who are at least 18 years of age.

Act now!

Entries are only accepted until February 29 at 11:59 p.m! You can be our lucky winner! Go to VSP’s Facebook Fan Page to enter, and while you are there, become a fan of VSP!