Eyecare For Children
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Eyecare For Children
Children’s visual systems present special needs and special challenges. The visual system continues to develop after birth and therefore several visual conditions are most effectively treated at very early age. One of these is amblyopia, or “lazy eye”, which often results in permanently poor vision in one eye. There are several causes of amblyopia, and it is often difficult or impossible for parents to detect. There are also tumors that are “children-specific” that an eye examination will detect.
It has been estimated that eighty-five percent of learning relies on the visual system. Consequently, children’s learning is greatly impacted by the way they use their eyes. This means much more than having “20/20” vision. It also depends on having well-functioning focusing, tracking, form discrimination, imagery and sensory integration. These are special visual abilities that are often not tested but have life-long impact. Fortunately there is therapy that will improve visually-related reading and learning abilities as well as strabismus and amblyopia. If you wish information on these topics please click on this link. (Vision Therapy)