From: anonymous@freenet.columbus.oh.us (anonymous)
Subject: Re: my newphew [BB Injury]
Posted-By: xx102 (Eye Clinic Moderator)
Organization: Organization For Community Networks
Date: Sun, 9 Jun 1996 13:38:50 GMT
Newsgroups: ofcn.clinic.eye-doctor

I would think that the lack of depth perception would be less of a detriment in basketball and football than in sports such as tennis and baseball. (Fred Arbanas, who played tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs back in the 60's and 70's, had only one eye.)

Answered by Richard E. Gans, M. D. (reg@ofcn.org)

Thanks for your insight.

                   Richard E. Gans, M. D.
          Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology
       Medical Director, The Health and Wellness Center
              OFCN Primary Sysop, The Eye Clinic

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