USE OF THE EYEPORT VISION TRAINING SYSTEM To Enhance the Visual Performance of Police Recruits A PILOT STUDY

This study utilized a small sample of police recruits to determine whether use of the EYEPORTTM vision training system improves their visual performance during job training. Nine visually normal recruits underwent EYEPORTTM training for a three-week period during which they completed various eye exercises. Visual attention span for objects, speed and span of perception, and marksmanship were assessed before and after EYEPORT training. Significant improvement in visual attention for objects (mean number correct images recalled: before = 49.2, after =57.4), speed and span of perception (mean number of correct digits perceived: before= 4.9, after = 5.4) and marksmanship (before mean = 51.1, after mean = 57.1) were demonstrated.. The reults of this study support the premise that the EYEPORT vision training system has the potential to improve specific aspects of visual performance in police recruits.