{"id":17710,"date":"2021-09-23T07:36:31","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T07:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=17710"},"modified":"2021-09-23T07:37:09","modified_gmt":"2021-09-23T07:37:09","slug":"can-colored-lenses-help-my-child","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/guide-to-vision-therapy\/vision-therapy-faqs\/can-colored-lenses-help-my-child\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Colored Lenses Help My Child?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Studies show colored lenses or filters are <\/b>not<\/i><\/b> substitutes for vision therapy.<\/b><\/h2>\n

It’s critical to address a child\u2019s learning difficulties as soon as possible so that your child can achieve the best possible results and realize their maximum academic potential.<\/p>\n

Vision therapy<\/a> is an individualized treatment program that consists of a series of eye exercises that strengthen the eye-brain connection. The therapy improves visual abilities, enhancing general learning and school performance.<\/p>\n

Vision problems and learning difficulties<\/b><\/h2>\n

Many children experiencing trouble learning or reading have an undiagnosed vision condition or reduced visual skills.<\/b><\/p>\n

Visual skills allow a child to accurately read, remember words, comprehend what is written and process information.<\/p>\n

Without well developed visual skills, a young student may mix up letters like b and d, or words like ‘was\u2019 and ‘saw.’ Whereas older students may fall behind the reading level of the class or struggle with attention issues.<\/p>\n

If your child is having any difficulties with their school work, make an appointment with an eye doctor<\/a> to have their vision and visual skills evaluated.<\/b><\/p>\n

SEE RELATED: <\/b>The Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts of Vision Therapy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t

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