Learning-Related Vision Problems | Massucci Vision Plus in Wexford, PA

Some learning and reading problems may stem from a learning-related vision problem. Any of the following symptoms may indicate that vision is interfering with your child’s learning.

The Myth of 20/20 Eyesight

The term “20/20 eyesight” describes a child’s ability to read small letters at certain distances. It describes the ability to see while reading, copying from a school board, or driving. However, 20/20 eyesight never tells you if a child can:

See clearly all day long
Focus back and forth from the schoolboard to a book
See single rather than double
Read without getting a headache
Follow words on a page without losing one’s place
Read without becoming tired

Unfortunately, eye teaming, focusing, and tracking skills often are not assessed when children are examined in school screenings. Do not be misled by believing that 20/20 eyesight alone is all your child needs to reach his or her full potential.

If you or your child experiences any of the following signs or symptoms, schedule an appointment today with Dr. Massucci, one of Wexford’s leading developmental optometrists, to determine if your child is struggling with a learning-related vision problem.