Sports Vision Training in Tucson

Sports Vision Training in Tucson

Giving Athletes an Edge Over Their Competition

520-296-4157

Ready to Get Your Vision Into Shape?

It takes way more than strength and speed to be at the top of your game.

The skills required by an athlete — those that make the difference between good and extraordinary — depend on vision skills which can be perfected.

Baseball, tennis and football are examples of sports games that require the skills and abilities to keep your eyes focused on the ball.

Football receivers and quarterbacks need a high level of tracking and depth perception to complete a pass, as well as high peripheral vision awareness.

Sports vision training can enhance the communication between your eyes, brain and body, to help you excel in your sport and turn your vision into an invaluable asset on the court or field.

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4 Ways Sports Vision Training Can Give You a Competitive Edge

  • Builds visual skills

    Sports vision training strengthens essential visual skills, such as: 

    • Hand-eye coordination
    • Peripheral vision
    • Reaction time
    • Visual memory
    • Depth-perception
  • Custom-designed program

    Our eye care professionals will consult with you and create a program designed according to your strengths, weaknesses, and athletic goals. This therapy consists of weekly in-office appointments and assigned daily exercises.

  • Fits your training schedule

    Weekly appointments and daily exercises can easily conform to your workout routine. With just 20 minutes a day, you may begin to see improvement in your performance.

  • Optometrist-approved

    Sports vision therapy is a scientifically-proven method of enhancing athletic performance. The program is developed by optometrists with extensive training in monitoring eye health and building visual skills.

Sports vision training: the ultimate game changer


Sport Vision FAQs

I have 20/20 vision. Why should I do sports vision training?

Thinking that 20/20 vision is the equivalent of perfect vision is a common misconception. Visual acuity and visual skills are two separate things. Visual acuity tests measure how well you can read letters from a chart, but it can’t predict how well you’ll see the ball or how quickly you’ll react to visual stimuli. It's common for people with 20/20 vision to lack the visual skills needed to truly excel in their sport.

What does sports vision training involve?

The sports vision doctor will consult with you, administer eye tests, and provide you with a custom-designed treatment program best suited for your needs and aspirations. During the weekly in-office sessions, the doctor will assign home exercises, measure your progress, and adjust the program as needed.

What tests do I need for sports vision?

During the initial consultation, a sports vision doctor will give you an eye exam to determine your eye health and visual skills. The eye exam may test the following: 

  • Visual acuity
  • Contrast sensitivity
  • Eye tracking
  • Focus 
  • Depth perception
Patient Reviews
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- Jan. 17, 2026
The staff is knowledgeable, attentive and approachable.
- Jan. 16, 2026
Wonderful experience! In an out in a timely fashion and received a very thorough exam. Everyone wa... s friendly and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
- Jan. 05, 2026
Update: I'm editing my review to add the staffers worked to address the issues after I brought them... to their attention, and I really appreciate that. I had past experiences in which nothing was done to make things right. So that differentiates Alvernon from other businesses. Original review: The optometrist I visited, Sharon Peterson, was great, but other staff need to work on better communicating with customers. I was told my glasses would take 2 weeks, yet I didn't hear from staff. I called after 3 weeks and discovered my glasses were apparently there and ready for pickup. I also ordered lenses for my old glasses, and those too were already there. Had a staffer called me, I could have picked up my new glasses and dropped off my old ones earlier. After I dropped off my old glasses, I was told it would take an additional week. So this whole process has stretched to 4 weeks. Personally, I don't think service should take so long when you are spending so much money on glasses.
- Dec. 31, 2025
Great service. Staff friendly and professional, Dr Lewis is the best, very thorough, friendly and pr... ofessional
- Dec. 03, 2025
Doctor and staff are so friendly and go out of their way for customer care!
- Nov. 18, 2025
Everyone was extremely helpful, an absolute joy!!!
- Nov. 09, 2025
I paid a lot for my glasses and only had them for about # weeks. Were supposed to have scratch prote... ction but they got some bad scratches. I was thinking I was going to have a hard time, but they took care of, new lenes, I was pleased because it was at their expense. Very nice young lady took care of the entire deal. I'm pleased
- Nov. 08, 2025
Great service my frames are huge like abnormal huge how I like them no one else could do them but th... ey did and I love it took a few weeks but well worth the wait
- Oct. 31, 2025
I was met with friendly professionalism when I went in to choose new frames and get a new prescripti... on for glasses filled. The few minutes I was there proceeded the same way. I left with a greater sense of confidence than I had felt days earlier, when I had received the prescription. I should have started at Alvernon Optical with an exam and refraction.
- Oct. 19, 2025
I've worn glasses since I was 15. I'm 72 now and have been to countless optical practioners. Alverno... n Optical is the best. After my exam, it took less than 2 weeks to get my new frames and lenses. I can't say enough good things about my experience. Thank you!
- Oct. 18, 2025
Appointments happen on time. Staff is friendly. Felt I received good care from the doctor. Very effi... cient and easy to work with.
- Oct. 03, 2025
This recent visit to your Alvernon Optical on Tanque Verde was a wonderful surprise. I met your opti... cal lab expert Ian Brox who gave me his full attention to help fix my broken glasses. I ended up getting a new frame, and with Ian telling me he could "custom" fit the old lenses in the new frame if he could meet me at the Lab on Alvernon the next day. So that's what I did and he was so nice and so quick and so helpful, I could hardly believe it. He was incredible. Thank you so much. He helped put an even more positive spin on your Alvernon brand than I already had. And I always had a positive spin on you all anyway!. But this topped all of my experiences there. Thank Ian, please. I did when I was there, but know that he is truly one in a million. - Thank, Carol Blomstrand
- Sep. 03, 2025
Happy with the service, staff is very helpful in recommending the best options for my situation.
- Aug. 14, 2025
Amazing customer service!! The exam was very detailed and thorough.
- Aug. 03, 2025
Going here, I can see how they have such high ratings. And I’m going to add to the high ratings be... cause this place deserves it! I have already recommended Alvernon Optical to others. I was dreading going to an eye doctor but they made it so easy. I love how they’re using the latest technology and everything they do is explained along the way. Dr. Lewis was fantastic. He explained things to me I feel like someone should have told me long ago about eye health! He took time and answered all my questions. I also felt like he made sure that the prescription we landed on really worked for me and that I was comfortable. Nadia was amazing! I want to take her shopping with me too!! She could just look at glasses and my face and could tell what would look good. And if it didn’t look good, she did not hesitate to let me know. I am so happy with my choices and I actually look forward to wearing my glasses!!
- Jul. 17, 2025
I lost a screw on my glasses, went in asking about buying another screw and they helped me out witho... ut charge. The ladies inside were super helpful and fast!
- Jun. 05, 2025
I felt listened to. Everyone I delt with addressed my concerns and aanswered all of my questions. T... he best Alvernon Optical location is the one on Tanque Verde.
- May. 20, 2025
Great place to go for vision wear!
- May. 08, 2025
Me and my children have made these guys our primary. The staff is so friendly and professional. We h... ave never had a wait time for appointments and the doctors are always on time and professional. They do a great job helping the kids understand the diagnosis and/or prescription results. Great selection of glasses and we have never waited more then a few days to get our orders in. Love them 🙂
- Apr. 14, 2025
They always do their very best to make sure the customer is happy

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Sport Vision Training in Tucson

Our optometry practice in Tucson

Photograph of Sharon Peterson
Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Davis Vision
  • Avesis
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EyeMed
  • Blue Cross
  • MetLife

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