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Approximately 80 percent of all learning comes from the visual pathways. Any interference in the visual pathways can inhibit a child from performing to his or her maximum potential.
According to the AOA (American Optometric Association): 25% of all children, or 1 in 4 students, have a vision problem significant enough to impact their learning.
Vision and Learning Difficulties
Amblyopia or “lazy eye” is a neuro-developmental vision problem that occurs during infancy and early childhood. Those with amblyopia experience reduced eyesight typically in one eye, even when best corrected with glasses or contact lenses. Left untreated, amblyopia can affect a child’s school performance, sports, ambition, self-image, even friendships.
Amblyopia
Visual skills such as eye tracking, depth perception, peripheral vision, and eye-hand coordination are crucial skills for any athlete. Could vision issues be holding you back from peak athletic performance? Learn more about how vision therapy can help you take your game to the next level.
