Correlation between visual system function and visuo-cognitive skills in elite football players

Binocular vision, vergence, and phoria may influence visuo-cognitive performance in elite football players. Effective binocular coordination and minimal refractive error appear beneficial, whereas esophoria was linked to reduced performance. Although correlations were weak, the findings highlight the multifactorial nature of visuo-cognitive function in sport.

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Clinical and Experimental Optometry
Published
2026-01-22
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https://doi.org/10.1080/08164622.2025.2610974
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Sport Psychology and Performance
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Correlation between visual system function and visuo-cognitive skills in elite football players

Jorge Jorge, João Pedro Jorge, António Dias, Sandra Medrano Muñoz
Clinical and Experimental Optometry
Sport Psychology and Performance
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Correlation between visual system function and visuo-cognitive skills in elite football players

Jorge Jorge, João Pedro Jorge, António Dias, Sandra Medrano Muñoz
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Abstract

Binocular vision, vergence, and phoria may influence visuo-cognitive performance in elite football players. Effective binocular coordination and minimal refractive error appear beneficial, whereas esophoria was linked to reduced performance. Although correlations were weak, the findings highlight the multifactorial nature of visuo-cognitive function in sport.

Clinical and Experimental Optometry
University of Lisbon (PT), Sport Lisboa e Benfica (PT), Universidade Nova de Lisboa (PT), University of Minho (PT)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 82%
Sport Psychology and Performance
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