Vision and Learning
Vision For Learning
According to the American Optometric Association, 25 percent of all children, or 1 in 4, have a vision problem significant enough to impact learning. A child may pass a visual acuity screening and still have an undetected vision problem; 20/20 eyesight does not indicate optimal functioning of the visual system. Routine, comprehensive eye exams are…
Read MoreAnnual Eye Exams Help Set Students Up For Success
Why is eye health so important in learning and child development? “The American Optometric Association believes that eye health and vision disorders can greatly affect a child’s school success,” Dr. Benner, AOA President, said on “Good Morning Mid-Michigan.” “We know that about 80% of learning happens through the visual system, and unfortunately children aren’t always able…
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Vision & Learning Every year in the U.S., up to 20% of elementary school children start school with undetected vision problems. With 80% of learning occurring through vision, large numbers of children are likely performing below their full potential in school. In a recent study in the US, several thousand elementary school aged children were…
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