For the months of September and October 2025, we will be offering FREE Sports Vision Screenings at all Eyetek branches!

What is a Sports Vision Screening?

Nearly 80% of the information athletes process on the sports field is visual.

While most athletes have good eyesight, success in sport relies on more than just seeing clearly. It's about how quickly and accurately they can interpret what they see, tracking the ball, determining distance and speed, reading opponents' movements, and reacting quickly.

These crucial decisions happen in milliseconds, demanding top-level visual and perceptual skills.

That's where sports vision screening comes in. It's not just reading letters on a chart. Vision in sport is dynamic and so are the skills needed to keep up with the pace of play.

At Eyetek Optometrists, we go beyond the standard eye test. Using advanced digital technology, we assess the visual and cognitive performance that directly impacts athletic ability. Our screenings evaluate:

  • Fixation stability

  • Blink rate

  • Eye teaming and coordination

  • Eye tracking stability and efficiency

  • Visual processing speed (latency)

  • Targeting precision

  • Speed vs. accuracy decision-making

  • Reaction time

  • Focus and distractibility

  • Impulsivity under pressure

From this data, we generate an athlete’s Sports Vision Eye - a personalised performance score developed in collaboration with optometrists, coaches, and sports vision specialists.

Why Does This Matter?

Because visual and perceptual skils often make the difference between good and great on the field. Identifying strengths and addressing weaknesses can give a student athlete a competitive edge and helo prevent errors, missed opportunities, or injuries.

Should any deficits be identified, it's important to know that nearly all aspects of visual performance can be modified, honed and improved through vision training or other optometric measures - much like how athletes train to enhance their physical skills!

How do I book?

STEP 1: Download the Sports Vision Screening Voucher HERE.

STEP 2: Download the consent form HERE.

STEP 3: Call your nearest Eyetek branch to book a Sports Vision Screening!

STEP 4: Bring your completed Consent form & Voucher on the day - the screening is free of charge!