Helping Your Child Overcome Visual Struggles with Reading: The Connection Between Dyslexia and Eye Examinations
As a parent, it can be concerning to see your child struggle with reading or school in general. You may have noticed that they avoid reading or display symptoms such as headaches, sore eyes, or discomfort when reading. These can be signs of visual stress, which can often be linked to dyslexia.
If you live in Windsor and are seeking support for your child, Eye Academy Opticians in Windsor has a solution. Our team of Specialist Paediatric Optometrists offer a Specialist Reading Assessment designed to investigate any visual difficulties that may be affecting your child's ability to read confidently and competently.
Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects reading skills and can cause difficulty with reading fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. It can be challenging for parents to recognise that their child has dyslexia, especially when the symptoms can often be mistaken for a lack of interest or motivation in reading.
However, recent research has shown that visual difficulties can also play a significant role in a child's struggles with reading. Visual difficulties can cause discomfort, fatigue, and headaches, making it difficult for children to concentrate and enjoy reading.
At Eye Academy Opticians in Windsor, we understand the importance of early detection and intervention for visual difficulties. Our specialist reading assessment is designed to identify any visual difficulties that may be affecting your child's ability to read and alleviate symptoms of Visual Stress, which can be linked with the symptoms of dyslexia.
Our team of experts will conduct the Specialist Reading Assessment which includes visual acuity testing, eye tracking and focusing abilities, and assessments of binocular vision. The aim of the Specialist Reading Assessment is to determine any difficulties with reading and offer appropriate solutions, such as specialised lenses or coloured overlays, to help alleviate symptoms.
In conclusion, it is crucial to seek support for your child's visual difficulties and dyslexia. At Eye Academy Opticians in Windsor, we are committed to providing the best possible care for your child. Our Specialist Reading Assessment can be the first step in helping your child overcome visual difficulties and improve their reading skills. Don't hesitate to book an appointment today and help your child on the path to success.
To find out more about our Visual Stress & Reading clinics or to book an appointment click here.
Please note: The Specialist Reading Assessment at Eye Academy in Windsor, does not diagnose dyslexia but investigates the possible visual symptoms, that can sometimes be linked to dyslexia.
If you are looking for more support with the diagnosis of Dyslexia or resources for support please contact the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity or the British Dyslexia Association