09/29/2025
Upgrade your eye health, upgrade your game
For K**e, his eye health has become his most important piece of equipment on and off the field. Even before his swing begins, his visual system is already processing at full speed—analyzing path, depth and spin to make split-second decisions at the plate. He relies on cues such as the pitcher’s arm motion and the spin of the ball to determine his next move.
But during his 2024 spring training, something felt off. Even after passing standard physicals and screenings, he was struggling to track the ball and no amount of extra training or mechanical adjustments seemed to help. Feeling the pressure, he turned to a doctor of optometry for answers after encouragement from a teammate and discovered that comprehensive eye exams are the real game-changer.
“From the quality of our bats to the software we use to analyze our swing, athletes rely on the best tools to perform,” says K**e. “Last year in the first half of my season, I was struggling at the plate and trying everything to improve; I knew something wasn’t right, but it was something I couldn’t see. After being encouraged to see an optometrist in person, I was diagnosed with astigmatism. After working with my optometrist, I was able to turn my season around and help my team win.”
K**e Hernandez reveals the key to another Los Angeles Dodgers World Series run in this one-on-one interview.
