Gross & Fine Motor SkillsChild Development
Is It Clumsiness, or a Vision Problem?
Tripping, missed catches and shaky balance can trace back to eye teaming, tracking or depth perception. What the research shows and what parents can…
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Child Development
38 posts from the Vision & Learning Blog filed under Child Development.
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Visual Perceptual Skills and Child Development
How visual perceptual skills develop, how they show up in reading, writing, math and handwriting, and what the research does and does not show.
Vision & LearningChild Development
BVD in School-Aged Children: A Guide for Parents
How binocular vision dysfunction shows up in school-aged children, what the research does and does not support, and the classroom supports that help.
Vision & LearningChild Development
Why Your Child Needs an Eye Exam Before School
What a children's eye exam catches that a screening can miss, the AOA, AAP and USPSTF schedules side by side, and why earlier treatment works better.
Ocular HealthChild Development
Common Eye Problems in Teens (13-18 Years)
Myopia, digital eye strain, contact lens risks, keratoconus and sports eye injuries in teenagers, what the research shows, and when to book an eye…
Ocular HealthVisual Acuity & GlassesChild Development
Common Eye Problems in Children (2-5 Years)
The eight eye problems we see most in preschoolers - refractive error, strabismus, amblyopia, pink eye, styes, allergies - and when to seek care.
Child DevelopmentOcular HealthVisual Acuity & Glasses
Common Eye Problems in Children (6-12 Years)
The eight eye and vision problems we see most in school-age children aged 6-12, what the research actually shows, and when to book a full eye exam.
Child DevelopmentOcular Health
Common Eye Problems in Babies (0-18 Months)
The eight baby eye problems parents ask us about most, what the research shows about each one, and the red flags that mean call your doctor today.
Ocular HealthChild Development
Screen Time and Kids: Protecting Their Eyes
What screens really do to children's eyes - digital eye strain, nearsightedness risk and sleep - and which protective habits the research actually…
Vision & LearningChild Development
6 Vision Therapy Myths, Checked Against Evidence
Six common vision therapy myths checked against the CITT trials, a Cochrane review and the AAP/AAO joint statement - what holds up, and what…
Vision & LearningChild Development
Struggling With Reading? It Might Be Vision
The signs that a struggling reader's eyes are part of the problem, what a school screening misses, and how to decide whether to book an eye…
Visual Acuity & GlassesChild Development
How to Choose Glasses for Your Child
A practical guide to choosing kids' glasses: fit, durable frames, polycarbonate lenses, UV protection, a backup pair, and keeping them on your…
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