Understanding Children\'s Vision

Why Vision Matters for Learning

Vision is more than seeing clearly at a distance. Reading, writing, and classroom learning require complex visual skills (eye teaming, focusing, tracking, and visual processing). If these skills aren’t working properly, learning becomes harder than it should be.

Signs of a Vision Problem:

• Skips or re-reads lines when reading
• Headaches or eye strain after near work
• Difficulty maintaining focus
• Tilting head or covering one eye
• Poor reading comprehension
• Avoids reading or homework

Vision and Literacy

Clear vision is the foundation of reading. If a child’s eyes can’t work together or focus accurately, they can’t decode words efficiently, making comprehension and retention a struggle.