Childhood is full of years brimming with imagining, learning, and exploring. Ask any parent, and they will likely tell you that they will do whatever they can to give their children a jumpstart in their education. Did you know that up to 80% of all learning is visual? That's a big number! We know through scientific research that 60% of our brains are dedicated to some type of visual information function, so imagine for a moment what it would be like as a child if part of that visual processing isn't functioning properly. Learning just became more difficult than it has to be, right? While school vision screenings and physical exams may spot the untreated nearsighted child, they won't identify the undiagnosed farsighted student or the child who has a mild but necessary prescription. It is important to identify farsightedness, nearsightedness, and astigmatism early on so the negative learning impacts can be minimized or avoided altogether. Children with near avoidance and reading problems should be evaluated for farsightedness before they are labeled as "slow learners" or "poor readers" in school. Visual correction can make a dramatic difference in a child's learning and development for their future.
