Clear Eyes on the Field: Preventing Concussions with Research and Training
As the movie "Concussion revives the discussion around lasting effects of head injury in the NFL, a team of University of Cincinnati researchers and sports medicine professionals are working with UC athletes to strengthen their peripheral vision to avoid the hits that could lead to concussion and brain injury.
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