It is Vision and Learning Month!

August is Vision and Learning Month! Since our children are starting to head back to school, it is important to educate parents and teachers about the link between vision and learning. Some children may struggle with reading or learning and it could be associated with vision problems, but that is often overlooked.

When a parent says, “My child has 20/20 vision, he can not have a vision problem.” That is not true.  The vision screenings that are done at school do not always test for eye coordination and eye movement disorders. With that being said, vision problems are often overlooked because these possible problems could be mistaken for behavior or attention problems.

If a child has a vision problem that goes undetected he or she may struggle with reading and doing their school work.  Some signs that the child may be struggling could be fidgeting, fatigue, headaches, and frustrations in the classroom.

As mentioned above, it is not about just having 20/20 vision. Many other factors go into vision and learning.  Please be aware of this if you notice your child struggling to read and learn. Early diagnosis and treatment is beneficial to help our children succeed. When scheduling your child's back-to-school eye exam choose a doctor that is a developmental optometrist. 

More on blogs that we have done in relation to Vision & Learning here:

Is there correlation between ADD/ADHD and vision problems?

How are Vision and Learning linked?

'My child gets vision screenings at school, isn't that good enough?' 

Teacher Resources

Learning Disabilities Awareness Month 

 

 

 

 

 

Closing the School Year

Tis the season for school parties, signing yearbooks and graduation celebrations. Sounds to me like the end of the school year - and final report cards. This can be a relief, or it can bring on frustrations.

How did your child do this year? If your child did poorly, what is the next step? Push them along, summer school, tutoring? There are a lot of options.

Has your child ever had an Comprehensive Eye Exam? If not, a trip to your local optometrist could help come next fall. Why? Check out how vision and learning are linked here.


Does your child have any of these symptoms?

If your child is experiencing some of these symptoms it can cause challenges in the school setting and in everyday life. Don't worry, there is a solution - Vision Therapy! Vision Therapy helps you develop the visual skills necessary for good vision. We use optical devices and exercises to change the way that the brain uses the eyes in order to improve visual skills. For our success stories, check them out here.

Don't wait any longer, and get your child scheduled for an Comprehensive Eye exam. During the dog days of summer, it is a great time to prepare for the new school year. If you have any questions, call: (615) 386-3036 or email: VT@rdeyes.com.