Much of your child’s learning is based on what he or she sees visually, but good eyesight is only the beginning of your child’s ability to learn. Good vision is a combination of how the eyes work, how they move as a team, how they coordinate with the hands, and how quickly they focus at changing distances. Vision problems often lie at the root of what appears to be a more serious learning difficulty.

Vision problems in children can often lead to:
• Poor self-esteem
• Fatigue, frustration, and irritability
• Day dreaming
• Short attention span

Uncorrected vision problems can result in children being labeled as lazy, dyslexic, slow learners, behavioral problems, or as having attention deficit disorder or other learning disorders. While some of these labels imply a deeper problem, they may be partially or totally due to a correctable vision problem.