Learning Related Vision Problems
PTA Position Statement, Elements of Comprehensive Health Programs, 2006
Scientific Studies on Connection Between Vision Disorder (CI) and ADHD
School of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, Southern California College of Optometry
WebMD on Vision and Learning
This article on the WebMD site discusses eye care and "helping children with learning and attention problems."
Students with Persistent Problems - The Visual Connection
School Nurse News, September 2000
by Leonard J. Press, OD, FCOVD, FAAO
Headaches? Dizziness? Nausea? What's wrong with these children?
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
A Developmental Approach
by Patricia S. Lemer, M.Ed.
Some symptoms attributed to ADD/ADHD are also seen in children and
adults with visual problems, sensory integration dysfunction and/or
allergies.
ADD/ADHD, Vision and Learning
Comments on undetected vision problems
by Donald Getz, O.D, FCOVD, FAAO
Children with undetected vision problems are sometimes
inaccurately diagnosed as having ADD or ADHD.
Vision and Reading
by Donald Getz, O.D, FCOVD, FAAO
This article by an eye doctor discusses children's problems with reading, learning, and behavior caused by convergence insufficiency, tracking problems, eye turns, and other visual problems.
How Vision Impacts Literacy
Report on a Harvard Graduate School of Education study.
Vision problems and dyslexia
by Frank Eperjesi BSc, PhD, MCOptom, FAAO
As the article states, "ALL children and adults who are reading or learning underachievers, whether a formal diagnosis of dyslexia has been made or not, require a detailed evaluation of visual function, especially of the binocular vision system, at an early stage in their remediation."
Book, links, software, videos, etc. to help individuals develop a better understanding of learning disabilities including dyslexia.
Don't Jeopardize Your Eyesight!
Vision Council of America Spokesperson Alex Trebek talks about the importance of regular eye exams.
A Winning Strategy
by R. Mozlin Insler, O.D.
Associate Clinical Professor of Optometry at the State University of New York
Dr. Insler discusses how strategic games can play an important role in enhancing cognitive skills and problem solving abilities.
