Dmcgraw23 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 I run a 6 doctor optometrist clinic with a Vision Therapy department. Reading about Faldo not reaching his peak performance until he started seeing a Sports Vision Optometrist made me start to build a Golf Performance Vision Program at my practice. Im curious how many weekend warrior golfers would see a Vision Therapist to improve putting and full shot alignment, depth perception, feel, balance, body awareness and visualization. Everyday I'm seeing more of what we do everyday overlapping with the golf industry (Callaway's new putters and balls, optic yellow balls, etc.) and I'm excited to marry my passion with my job. I'm just wondering if others would actually use the program or if I'm just excited that my work is now fun. Would love to hear what you guys think. Pandaman 1 Quote 2016 Taylormade M2 Adams Speedline Super S VST 3 wood King Utility 19 degree Black King Forged Tec 4-G Vokey SM6 56, 60 Taylormade Tour Spider Black Flat Cat Solution Grip Bridgestone Tour B X Link to comment
Pandaman Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 I presume by 'vision therapy' you mean 'training', as in just learning to use your eyes more efficiently/effectively. Interesting concept. tony@CIC 1 Quote Link to comment
SteddyGolf Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 For me I would need to study the concepts to determine if I believe it will work for me. If science supports positive outcomes then I would look at the cost. I doubt an insurance company would be willing to fund bettering my leisure activities. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy tony@CIC 1 Quote Miura MB 502 Irons ping G400 Driver Cobra F7 3 wood Mizuno putter Mizuno Wedges. Link to comment
cnosil Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 How would you deliver the information? Are you thoughts along the same line as what is communicated in the book the putting prescription? tony@CIC 1 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment
tony@CIC Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 What would be interesting to me is how my progressive lens affect the putting line - fyi I do know they distort it a bit just don't know how much. Not sure if you can do that in a book or online since there are a number of individual factors. Quote Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment
PlaidJacket Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 I guess I don't quite understand the process and what I might gain from it. Perhaps if I'd had an eye injury or something then therapy might be necessary or the answer. I've been playing golf a long time and for the past 25 years wearing prescription bifocals. My vision at the golf course is great all round. I also putt well. So for me it'd be a hard sell. Quote My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment
Dmcgraw23 Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 On 2/6/2020 at 4:04 PM, PlaidJacket said: I guess I don't quite understand the process and what I might gain from it. Perhaps if I'd had an eye injury or something then therapy might be necessary or the answer. I've been playing golf a long time and for the past 25 years wearing prescription bifocals. My vision at the golf course is great all round. I also putt well. So for me it'd be a hard sell. We would have free evaluations to see how your visual system is working and walk you through different benefits you'd see on the course. I've been going through some of the exercises with the therapists and its really eye opening. I'm 20/20 so my "vision" is great but how your eyes interact with your brain and body are completely different. Quote 2016 Taylormade M2 Adams Speedline Super S VST 3 wood King Utility 19 degree Black King Forged Tec 4-G Vokey SM6 56, 60 Taylormade Tour Spider Black Flat Cat Solution Grip Bridgestone Tour B X Link to comment
Dmcgraw23 Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 On 2/6/2020 at 1:22 PM, cnosil said: How would you deliver the information? Are you thoughts along the same line as what is communicated in the book the putting prescription? I havent read that book, I have read "See it, Sink it" which touches on some of the concepts pertaining to putting and is written my Faldo's eye doctor. When you say how would we deliver the information, do you mean relay the actual exercises? Most exercises would be in office with a therapist. We would also give take home exercises and offer an on course training as well. Quote 2016 Taylormade M2 Adams Speedline Super S VST 3 wood King Utility 19 degree Black King Forged Tec 4-G Vokey SM6 56, 60 Taylormade Tour Spider Black Flat Cat Solution Grip Bridgestone Tour B X Link to comment
Dmcgraw23 Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 On 2/6/2020 at 12:44 PM, SteddyGolf said: For me I would need to study the concepts to determine if I believe it will work for me. If science supports positive outcomes then I would look at the cost. I doubt an insurance company would be willing to fund bettering my leisure activities. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Our normal vision therapy sessions are $120 for 45 minutes. What do you think would be a reasonable price per hour? There is tons of scientific data that backs these exercises and their effectiveness. Quote 2016 Taylormade M2 Adams Speedline Super S VST 3 wood King Utility 19 degree Black King Forged Tec 4-G Vokey SM6 56, 60 Taylormade Tour Spider Black Flat Cat Solution Grip Bridgestone Tour B X Link to comment
cnosil Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 I havent read that book, I have read "See it, Sink it" which touches on some of the concepts pertaining to putting and is written my Faldo's eye doctor. When you say how would we deliver the information, do you mean relay the actual exercises? Most exercises would be in office with a therapist. We would also give take home exercises and offer an on course training as well. Same author for both books. Yes I meant how would we work together. Based on your response I would have to come to your office; so unless I am local to you it isn’t much benefit. Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment
SteddyGolf Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Our normal vision therapy sessions are $120 for 45 minutes. What do you think would be a reasonable price per hour? There is tons of scientific data that backs these exercises and their effectiveness. After your initial question I did a little research of my own. I don’t think this would be of interest to me. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Miura MB 502 Irons ping G400 Driver Cobra F7 3 wood Mizuno putter Mizuno Wedges. Link to comment
10shot Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 On 2/5/2020 at 10:52 AM, Dmcgraw23 said: I run a 6 doctor optometrist clinic with a Vision Therapy department. Reading about Faldo not reaching his peak performance until he started seeing a Sports Vision Optometrist made me start to build a Golf Performance Vision Program at my practice. Im curious how many weekend warrior golfers would see a Vision Therapist to improve putting and full shot alignment, depth perception, feel, balance, body awareness and visualization. Everyday I'm seeing more of what we do everyday overlapping with the golf industry (Callaway's new putters and balls, optic yellow balls, etc.) and I'm excited to marry my passion with my job. I'm just wondering if others would actually use the program or if I'm just excited that my work is now fun. Would love to hear what you guys think. Hello, Sign me up doctor, going through what to do now. Contacts or glasses, bifocals or not etc Thanks for taking care of us Quote Link to comment
Dmcgraw23 Posted March 6, 2020 Author Share Posted March 6, 2020 Thanks for all the feedback. I'll continue to update you guys if I see the optical world and golf world merge. I will say there is real science behind the triple track (vernier acuity) and also in "optic yellow" golf balls. Quote 2016 Taylormade M2 Adams Speedline Super S VST 3 wood King Utility 19 degree Black King Forged Tec 4-G Vokey SM6 56, 60 Taylormade Tour Spider Black Flat Cat Solution Grip Bridgestone Tour B X Link to comment
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