Local optometrist sees eye to eye with Red Wings

Melissa Bussey has been working with elite athletes and teams during her career and recently spent time with the Detroit Red Wings.

The owner of Sports Vision Windsor worked with the Wings at prospects camp in July. "It's definitely a professional goal to get to that level." said Bussey. "It was very rewarding.

Bussey, who helped player work on improving hand eye coordination, reaction times and cognitive abilities, was back in Detroit earlier this month in advance of training camp set to open Thursday in Traverse City.

The 11-year professional is looking forward to continuing her work with the Red Wings in the future.

Here's a look at the training camp schedule:

· Training Camp Practice (Thursday, Sept. 22): $10 standing-room, $20 reserved seating or mezzanine

·Training Camp Practice (Friday, Sept. 23): $10 standing-room, $20 reserved seating or mezzanine

·Training Camp Practice (Saturday, Sept. 24): $15 standing-room, $25 reserved seating or mezzanine

·Red and White Game (Sunday, Sept. 25): $20 standing-room

·Training Camp Practice (Monday, Sept. 26): $10 general admission