Experts estimate 80 percent of what we learn is acquired through vision.
When an adult or child sees 20/20, that does not always mean that the eyes are working together properly.

There are many types of vision dysfunctions. Some can cause reading, learning and behavioural problems. Some are visual impairments such as Amblyopia and Strabismus (eye turn) issues.

Vision Therapy is the preferred treatment for many of these dysfunctions:

Both children and adults can benefit from therapy for the treatment of visual aspects of learning disabilities, general binocular (two eyes) dysfunctions, Strabismus (an eye that turns), Amblyopia (reduced vision in one or both eyes), eyestrain from computer use, and for general visual enrichment.

Some of the signs and symptoms of having vision problems are listed below:

Frequent headaches

Eyes tire quickly when reading or doing homework

Head moves when reading across the page

A finger is needed to keep place while reading

Skips lines, words, or letters when reading

Closes or covers one eye for near work

Difficulty copying from the board

Complains of double vision

Rubs eyes when reading

Excessive blinking

Holds book close to face when reading

Reduced attention span, can only concentrate for a short amount of time

Covers one eye by leaning on a hand

Reverses words or letters (b for d or was for saw)

Must re-read material several times to understand what has been read

Avoids activities that include reading or close-up work

Is a year or more behind in reading skills

Avoids academics

Spends a long time doing homework that should only take a few minutes

Difficulty learning motor skills

Trouble with balance

Poor memory and/or visualization skills