The document discusses the relationship between vision problems and learning. It states that vision disorders are the fourth most common disability in the US, affecting 10-12 million children. It also notes that 70% of juvenile delinquents and 66% of illiterate adults have undiagnosed vision problems that interfere with their ability to learn. The document seeks to raise awareness of how common vision-related learning issues are and encourages getting help from a behavioral optometrist if a child struggles with reading, attention, or other signs of potential vision problems.

1. … ..and it’s MORE than just how clearly they see. Did you know that your child’s learning can be impacted by their vision? visionandlearning.org

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16. Rather frustrating, wasn’t it? Children with eye teaming problems fight double vision every time they read--even if they can see 20/20! They often struggle in school and have short attention spans. visionandlearning.org

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29. Did you want to quit reading? Children with focusing problems often quit. They have to work so hard to keep print clear that they just give up. Grades and attention suffer. visionandlearning.org

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42. This made reading very difficult, didn’t it? Children with tracking problems can’t control their eye movements during reading. They lose their place or have to use a finger to guide their eyes. Is it any wonder these children don’t like to read? visionandlearning.org

43. 1 in 4 children in every classroom have vision problems that interfere with their ability to read, learn, and stay on task . visionandlearning.org

44. Because the strain on their eyes is so great, these kids often look like they have learning disabilities or ADD--when the real problem is their vision! visionandlearning.org

45. These vision problems don’t show up in school screenings. A child can have 20/20 vision, or normal sight at distance, and still not have the visual skills he needs to read and maintain good attention. visionandlearning.org

46. Our mission is to raise awareness on the important relationship between vision and learning. visionandlearning.org

47. Learn how to recognize a child who may have a vision related learning problem, and create opportunity in the lives of those children. visionandlearning.org

48. Don’t let your child or someone you know struggle with reading or attention! Get help from a Behavioral Optometrist. visionandlearning.org