Vision for Learning

It is not enough for children to have 20/20 eyesight and healthy eyes to be efficient learners and readers. A child with 20/20 eyesight will be able to see small print on the chalk board or smart board in school, but other eye-brain skills are necessary to allow children to see comfortably and effortlessly at close distances. Studies have shown that children spend up to 70% of their school day focused on their desk or copying from board to paper. This is NOT visually appropriate.  Eye teaming (binocular vision) and focusing skills allow children to maintain single, clear, comfortable vision throughout reading, writing, and copying tasks. Tracking skills allow children to move their eyes smoothly during reading and writing. Visual processing and visual motor skills are crucial for handwriting, math, early reading skills, and organizing written work.