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“25% of
students in grades k-6 have visual problems that are serious enough
to impede learning.” --
American Public Health Association
“When vision problems go
undetected, children almost invariably have trouble reading and
doing their schoolwork. They often display fatigue, fidgeting, and
frustrations in the classroom—traits that can lead to a misdiagnosis
of dyslexia or other learning disabilities.”
--
American Optometric Association
“It is
estimated that 80% of children with a learning disability have an
undiagnosed vision
problem.” --
Vision Council of America
Everyday, children with unrecognized vision
problems struggle unnecessarily with reading and
learning. Research indicates that 1 in 4
children are impacted by these “hidden” vision problems that exist
even in children who often have 20/20 eyesight.
According to the National PTA, "It is estimated that more than
ten million children (ages 0-10) suffer from vision problems..." and
"Typical 'vision' evaluations/screenings only test for a few of the
necessary learning related visual skills (...i.e., 20/20 eyesight)
leaving most visual skill deficiencies
undiagnosed..."
The PTA further
states, "Knowledge regarding the relationship
between poorly developed visual skills and academic performance is
not widely held among students, parents, teachers, administrators,
and public health officials..." In fact, the National PTA resolved
to "provide information to educate members, educators.... and the
public at large about learning related visual
problems..."
It is our hope that this web
site will held you
to understand and identify those
children who are suffering from
undetected
vision problems that interfere with their ability to read
and learn,
and then to find solutions to help them
end their unnecessary pain, frustration, and despair.
We believe that there is hope for
everyone!
In order to
determine if you or your child has a vision problem interefering
with reading and learning, you need to see a Developmental
Optometrist. To find a developmental optometrist near
you, please click
here.
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