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FOR YOUR EYES ONLY

EYE CONDITIONS

As you visualise your target, before you even pick up a bow, the calculations have already been starting in your head. Under pressure, your brain is working overtime to figure out the distance of the target, the trajectory of the arrow, gradient of the land, surrounding terrain and nearby structures. You may think it obvious that our eyes are involved in this process, but most people forget how delicate an organ they are, and, how easily we can take them for granted. We need to ensure our eyes are kept in the best possible health and treat them appropriately to ensure optimum vision on the day.

VISION CONDITIONS

The need to wear glasses or contact lenses are often the most obvious ways in which our eyes can be

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