The Relationship of Vision and Respiratory System in Sports
Chapter from the book: Uluç, E. A. & Uluç, S. (eds.) 2023. Research on Sport Sciences- II.

Coşkun Yılmaz
Gümüşhane University

Synopsis

The respiratory system does not directly affect the eye, because the respiratory system and eyes have different anatomical structures and functions. The respiratory system consists of a number of organs and structures, including the lungs and airways, while the eyes are a special organ system that performs functions related to vision. Vision is the perception of the rays coming from the sources in the external environment through the eyes and their interpretation in the brain. Eye-brain coordination is critical to the visual perception of the world around us. This coordination involves the integration of visual information processed by the eyes with processing in the brain. The brain receives visual signals from the eyes and processes this information to create a coherent visual experience. Respiratory system disorders or low oxygen intake affect the oxygen level in the body. This, in turn, can affect bodily functions in general and thus affect eye health as well. Respiration is also a process that affects eye movements. The respiratory system plays a role in eye-brain coordination by affecting blood flow and oxygen supply to the brain. Oxygen is necessary for the brain to function properly, and a lack of oxygen can cause changes in cognitive functions, including visual perception. The respiratory system also affects the autonomic nervous system, which regulates many bodily functions, including those related to vision. Changes in the autonomic nervous system can affect eye movements, pupil size, and other aspects of visual function. Therefore, proper respiratory function is important to maintain optimal eye-brain coordination and visual perception. In general, the eye and respiratory systems are interconnected in football, and optimizing both systems can help players perform at their best on the pitch.

How to cite this book

Yılmaz, C. (2023). The Relationship of Vision and Respiratory System in Sports. In: Uluç, E. A. & Uluç, S. (eds.), Research on Sport Sciences- II. Özgür Publications. DOI: https://doi.org/10.58830/ozgur.pub133.c656

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June 24, 2023

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