Unfortunately, many people do not recognize that they have a vision problem. Unless there is something sudden that happens, such as blurred or doubled vision, children rarely report vision difficulties and most adults think that what they are experiencing is a medical problem...
"Lazy Eye" is a term commonly used to describe both Amblyopia and Strabismus. Although these two conditions are different from each other, both reflect that a child is not undergoing normal visual development.
Good balance comes from the vestibular system (the name for parts of the inner ear), the visual system, and proprioceptors in the legs and feet all working together in harmony.
Binocular vision refers to the ability of our two eyes to work together to create a single, three-dimensional image of the world around us. When we look at an object, both eyes send slightly different images to the brain..
Whether you fell off of a bicycle, were in a car accident, or suffered a stroke, any injury to the head and brain can lead to a range of vision problems.
Your eyes are designed to work together as a team to produce a single image. To do this, they both must aim and focus on the same point.
Children with Special Needs have the same vision problems as neuro-typical children. These disorders may include nearsightedness or farsightedness, as well as other eye-coordination disorders...
A child needs good visual skills in order to read and do well in school. If a child is struggling academically, it is critical to know if their vision is contributing to their problem(s).