High Performance Vision Associates Partners with Alcon to Share Vision Innovation with Hendrick Motorsports' Pit Crew Athletes

CONCORD, N.C., Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Getting a car off pit row can be the difference between winning and losing – that's the blink of an eye. World-class auto racing team, Hendrick Motorsports, has recently worked with High Performance Vision Associates and Alcon's DAILIES^® TOTAL1^® contact lens brand to help test, and bring the latest advancements in vision care technology to its roster of elite pit crew athletes.

"We recognize that precise vision is absolutely essential to the success of our racing team," said Andy Papathanassiou, Director of Human Performance, Hendrick Motorsports.  "From strength and conditioning to nutrition, we put our pit crew athletes through training regimens comparable to any other professional sports team. Working with this "A"-Team of sports vision doctors to test the vision of all our athletes will help to achieve the highest standards of performance." 

As part of the program, High Performance Vision Associates – a group of sports-minded eye care practitioners –conducted a first-of-its-kind vision "training camp" on site at the Hendrick Motorsports headquarters for nearly 50 of the organization's Hendrick pit crew athletes across the #5, #24, #48 and #88 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams.

"Our high performance vision testing uses the latest technology and training to help athletes determine how well their eyes perform, beyond the basic ability to see letters and objects clearly on a standard eye chart," said Dr. Don Teig, founder of High Performance Vision Associates. "We start by measuring each athlete's visual acuity, eye-hand coordination, contrast sensitivity and reaction time to assess how well an athlete sees and then provide a game plan to address areas of improvement."

To provide the best eye care for athletes, Teig also spends time educating both athletes and trainers on the latest advancements and technology available. 

"Like any working professional, these athletes put in long hours and need to be completely focused on the task at hand.  They cannot afford to deal with missteps or "fumbles" that stem from vision issues or eye discomfort," continued Dr. Teig.  "With more than a decade of product development, the Alcon DAILIES^® TOTAL1^® contact lens is the most high-tech lens on the market, combining, for the first time, the highest breathability¹ and an exceptional, game-changing comfort that lasts all day.^2"

"We were incredibly excited to visit Hendrick Motorsports and its impressive team of athletes," said Robert Kinzie, Brand Manager, Alcon DAILIES^® TOTAL1^®. "Performance is at the heart of the DAILIES^® TOTAL1^® brand and we are dedicated to delivering the ultimate lens-wearing experience for high-performance elite athletes, weekend warriors or everyday consumers."

For more information about High Performance Vision Associates visit www.highperformancevisionassociates.com.  For more information about Alcon DAILIES^® TOTAL1^®, visit www.dailies.com and on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

About High Performance Vision Associates
Founded by Dr. Donald S. Teig, the "A" Team – High Performance Vision Associates – offers specialized services for athletes, law enforcement professionals, aviation personnel and people with hobbies and careers that require visual skills that go above and beyond the norm. The team is composed of 21 practitioners that have completed Teig's 16-hour consulting program in "High Performance Vision."

About DAILIES^® TOTAL 1^® contact lenses
DAILIES^® TOTAL 1^® contact lenses are prescription medical devices. See product instructions for complete wear, care and safety information.

About Hendrick Motorsports:
Founded by Rick Hendrick in 1984, Hendrick Motorsports has earned more than 200 race victories and a record 11 car owner championships in NASCAR's premier division, the Sprint Cup Series. Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2014, the organization fields four full-time Chevrolet teams on the Sprint Cup circuit with drivers Kasey Kahne, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Headquartered in Concord, North Carolina, Hendrick Motorsports employs more than 500 people. For more information, visit HendrickMotorsports.com or interact on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

¹ Based on the ratio of lens oxygen transmissibility; among daily disposable lenses; Alcon data on file, 2010. High oxygen transmissible lens. Dk/[email protected]. Other factors may impact eye health.
² In a randomized, subject-masked clinical study; Alcon data on file, 2011.

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