Sheffield Optometrist conducts a second screening with GB boxers

A Sheffield optometrist has followed up his work with the GB Boxing Squad and recently conducted a second series of sports vision assessments.

Alex Gage, who owns practices in Woodseats and Crosspool, specialises in Sports Vision and is one of only a handful of optometrists in the North of England to have earned a diploma in the subject.  He said: "I was very proud to be invited to work with the GB Boxing Team at the EIS and hope that regular screening will help to safeguard the boxers' vision.

"Boxers can be more at risk for developing conditions like retinal detachment due to the nature of the sport and using the OCT 3D digital retinal imaging camera is a fantastic way to monitor for early signs of damage."

During the initial screening, Alex created baseline measurements for all of the boxers that will be assessed against the results of the latest, and future screenings.

Alex concluded: "It's not just elite athletes who can benefit from a sports vision assessment, but anyone looking to improve their sports performance in general."

For more information about sports vision or to book a retinal imaging appointment, please contact Alex Gage at 857 Chesterfield Road, Woodseats on 0114274 8582 or at 48 Sandygate Road Crosspool on0114 266 7066.

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Photo: Alex Gage screens Felix Cash, a member of GB Boxing's Podium Potential squad

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Notes to Editors

1. Please visitwww.alexgagevision.co.ukfor more information about the extensive services and products that Alex and Sarah Gage provide

2. Alex Gage is a regular contributor to BBC Radio Sheffield and visits local schools to talk about eye health

3. Alex Gage is only one of a handful of Optometrists in Yorkshire who has a Diploma in Sports Vision and is qualified to practice sports optometry.