How Your Child’s Vision Affects Their Learning

The eyes are very important in learning since approximately 80% of information is perceived by children through the visual pathways. If there is any problem with a child’s vision, they may have difficulties in learning some skills and absorbing knowledge.

Vienna Eyecare Center, a reputable provider of quality eyeglasses and contacts, further discusses the importance of vision in learning.

Vision and Learning

Children learn with their eyes. Whether at home or in school, many of the tasks related to their learning require seeing clearly and quickly. With poor eyesight, regular tasks such as reading, writing and computer work can be difficult for them. However, it should be noted that learning difficulties caused by vision problems are not learning disabilities. That said, it is crucial to identify any vision problems that your child may be experiencing so that these can be corrected as early as possible.

In certain cases, it can be tricky to know if your child has vision problems because they may look well or they themselves don’t realize that they are having difficulties seeing clearly. To monitor your child’s vision development, it’s best to visit a specialist for an eye exam every year.

Treatment Strategies for Vision Problems

If you notice your child habitually places a book very close to their face, avoids close work and reading, reads slowly while using a finger, or uses only one eye to read, you should have them checked by an eye doctor. A comprehensive evaluation is needed to determine if your child has any learning-related visual problems.

Some common treatments for vision-related learning problems are prescription eyeglasses and vision therapy. Eyeglasses can be worn all the time or just for specific tasks like reading. Meanwhile, vision therapy is typically used for binocular vision issues such as to accommodate insufficiency and convergence. In this type of treatment, the eyes are trained to work more efficiently together in order to reduce the strain associated with vision-related learning issues.

Vienna Eyecare Center is a reputable expert in family eye care. We offer comprehensive eye examinations and other eye care services as well as a full line of glasses and contact lenses. Call us at (703) 938-7633 or fill out our contact form to schedule an appointment. We serve customers in Fairfax, Reston and Tysons Corner, VA.

Dr. Richard Snively