How Does Sandoval or Venus Williams see 90+ Balls? Science Now Knows!

Science Digest asks: “How does San Francisco Giants slugger Pablo Sandoval swat a 95 mph fastball, or tennis icon Venus Williams see the oncoming ball, let alone return her sister Serena's 120 mph serves? For the first time, vision scientists have pinpointed how the brain tracks fast-moving objects.” Read more.

Third Baseman Sandoval Undergoes Lasik

"Pablo Sandoval of the San Francisco Giant had Lasik eye surgery this week. According to an interview with Sandoval, he has been experiencing a problem with his left eye for over a year.  For a baseball player, that can mean serious problems at the diamond-shaped work place," according to an About post. "Sandoval's taking a risk, but not a crazy one.  Any surgery has risks and this one had the potential to make his vision perfect, or to cause new issues and/or fail to correct the problem he currently has.  He's already tried the less invasive methods of contact lenses and goggles, but finally felt the need  to have LASIK eye surgery.  Sandoval's approach has been a prudent one, considering that his vision will make or break his career." Read more.