Athletes, parents, and coaches are sounding the alarm: “Their eyes just aren’t working anymore.” Missed shots, poor tracking, fuzzy vision, late reactions. These aren’t just random off days. They’re symptoms of a predictable, research-backed cascade of visual fatigue.

In today’s episode, Dr. Daniel Laby breaks down what’s actually happening when an athlete says, “I just can’t see anymore,” and why most people have been thinking about sports vision all wrong. He explains the three overlapping systems that fail under fatigue, the science behind visual breakdown, and what athletes can finally do about it.

This is a must-listen for athletes, coaches, performance staff, and parents who want to understand the hidden factor limiting high-level performance and how to train it.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

• Visual fatigue has three components: physical, eye muscle, and cognitive
• Fatigue follows a predictable breakdown: eye movements → gaze control → timing → decisions
• Many late-game mistakes are caused by tired eyes, not tired legs
• Visual performance under fatigue is measurable and trainable

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:

• 00:29 - Understanding Visual Fatigue: A New Perspective
• 00:58 - Physical Fatigue and Its Impact on Vision
• 01:34 - Local Visual Oculomotor Fatigue
• 02:03 - Cognitive Fatigue: The Hidden Challenge
• 02:38 - The Predictable Pattern of Visual Breakdown
• 05:21 - Real-World Implications and Solutions
• 05:50 - Addressing Visual Fatigue

HELPFUL RESOURCES:

• Sports Vision NYC
• Connect with Dr. Laby on Instagram
• Pick Up a Copy of Eye of the Champion
• Download The Ultimate Sports Vision Guide for Athletes [FREE]

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