Research

There is a growing body of research demonstrating the link between vision problems, reduced academic performance and ADHD, the efficacy of vison therapy for treating vision problems. Included in this section are a research list and links to specific papers, studies and texts on the subject. While not comprehensive, this at least gives you a taste of what is available.

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Correlation Studies

Cohen Y et al. Correlation between asthenopic symptoms and different measurements of convergence and reading comprehension and saccadic fixation eye movements. Optometry. 2010 Jan;81(1):28-34.

Palomo-Alvarez C & Puell MC.Graefes. Accommodative function in school children with reading difficulties. Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2008 Dec;246(12):1769-74. Epub 2008 Aug 28.

Palomo-Alvarez C & Puell MC.Graefes. Binocular function in school children with reading difficulties. Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2010 Jun;248(6):885-92. Epub 2009 Dec 4.

Kulp MT et al. Visual Predictors of Reading Performance in Kindergarten and First Grade Children. Optometry & Vision Science. 73(4):255-262, April 1996.

Grisham D et al. Visual skills of poor readers in high school . Optometry. 2007 Oct;78(10):542-9. 

Atzmon D, Nemet P, et al  A randomized prospective masked and matched comparative study of orthoptic treatment versus conventional reading tutoring treatment for reading disabilities in 62 children. Binocular Vision & Eye Muscle Surgery Quarterly, 8(2):p. 91-106, 1993.

 

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