Does Your Child Struggle with Reading?
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Vision Therapy May Be the Missing Piece
If your child avoids reading, loses their place on the page, or complains that words move or blur, it may not be a motivation issue. In many cases, it’s a vision processing problem that standard eye exams do not always detect.
At Atkinson Eye Care, we help identify and treat vision issues that can interfere with reading, learning, and classroom confidence.
When Reading Feels Hard, Vision May Be the Cause
Reading requires more than clear eyesight. It depends on how well the eyes work together and how efficiently the brain processes visual information.
Some children struggle because of conditions such as:
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Convergence insufficiency
Difficulty keeping both eyes working together when reading up close -
Eye tracking problems
Trouble smoothly following a line of text or moving from word to word -
Focusing issues
Fatigue, headaches, or blurred vision during near work
These challenges can make reading feel frustrating, exhausting, or overwhelming for a child, even when they are bright and capable.
Signs Your Child May Benefit from Vision Therapy
Children often cannot explain what they are experiencing. Parents and teachers may notice signs like:
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Skipping words or lines when reading
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Losing their place on the page
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Avoiding reading or homework
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Complaints of headaches or eye strain
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Short attention span during near work
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Reading below expected grade level
If these behaviors sound familiar, a functional vision evaluation may help uncover the root cause.
How Vision Therapy Helps
Vision therapy is a customized program designed to improve how the eyes and brain work together. Through guided in-office sessions and at-home exercises, children learn to develop stronger visual skills that support reading and learning.
Vision therapy can help improve:
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Eye coordination
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Tracking and focusing ability
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Visual comfort and stamina
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Reading efficiency and confidence
The goal is not just clearer vision, but more comfortable, effective vision for learning.
A Personalized Approach at Atkinson Eye Care
Every child is different. That’s why our vision therapy programs begin with a comprehensive evaluation and are tailored to your child’s specific needs.
We work closely with families to create a supportive, encouraging environment where progress is built step by step.
Take the Next Step
If your child struggles with reading and traditional solutions haven’t helped, vision therapy may offer answers.
Contact Atkinson Eye Care today to schedule a vision therapy consultation and learn how we can support your child’s success in school and beyond.
Want to Learn More?
If you have questions about digital retinal imaging or OCT scans, or would like to schedule one at your next eye exam, please contact our office. We are happy to help you understand your options and protect your long-term eye health.
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With over 30 years of experience, our doctors and staff partner correct treatments with personable care.
Atkinson Eye Care provides innovative eye care services to patients from in and around Algonquin. We offer comprehensive eye health assessments, ocular disease diagnosis and treatment, contact lens evaluation and fitting, and prescriptions.
The team at Atkinson Eye Care aims to provide the best possible solution for the patient's eye health and vision needs. By utilizing the latest technologies and evidence-based treatments, we can ensure that each patient maintains optimal eye health. We welcome new patients and accept most major forms of insurance.