3 minute warm-up

3 Minute Warm-Up

John P. Jacobi, OD, FCOVDDevelopmental Optometrist

Suburban Eye Care

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The Myth of 20/20 Vision

Most vision problems go undetected

because most people think

20/20 = perfect vision.

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30 Seconds Each:BreathingPeripheral vs Central AwarenessAccommodationConvergenceSaccades/PursuitsEye Ball Calisthenics

Breathing

– Importance of breathing

– Why are we doing this?

Localization

– Where is it?

– Where am I?

– Laterality and Directionality

Peripheral vs. Central Awareness

– Relaxation– Beginning of Spatial Awareness

Why is spatial awareness important Inattention, behavioral problems,

disorganized– Exploring visual span for reading

How much of the word can I see?Reading efficiency

Fixation

–Steadiness of

–Head rotations

Accommodation aka Focusing

– Near far flexibility

– Improve reserve power more comfort more endurance

– Copying from the board

Focusing Problems

Focusing is the physical ability to quickly, easily and clearly shift focus from looking at objects up close to seeing things far away. (Think of focusing a camera or a pair of binoculars.)

There is an ACCURACY factor and a SPEED factor. 10

Convergence

Eyes Have to Point to the Same Place

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Eyes Have to Point to the Same Place

Convergence– Eye coordination and teaming

– Maintaining clear, single focus at reading distance

– Warm-up designed to help with gaining and maintaining visual attention

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Tracking

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Saccades/Pursuits

– Critical for tracking when reading and for sports

– GoalImproving reading efficiencyStimulating cognitive function

through sensory and motor activities

Eye Ball Calisthenics

– Loosen up the vision system

– Move eyes freely and fluidly get into parasympathetic mode more visual information can be

processed

– Help maintain overall visual performance throughout the day

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