{"id":20317,"date":"2021-12-19T09:56:08","date_gmt":"2021-12-19T09:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=20317"},"modified":"2021-12-19T09:56:08","modified_gmt":"2021-12-19T09:56:08","slug":"how-are-adhd-and-vision-problems-related-top-6-qas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/vision-therapy-for-adhd\/how-are-adhd-and-vision-problems-related-top-6-qas\/","title":{"rendered":"How Are ADHD and Vision Problems Related? Top 6 Q&#038;As"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>A study published <\/b><b><i>Optometry and Vision Science (May, 2016)<\/i><\/b><b> found that children with vision problems are 200% more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD.\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Researchers looked at 75,000 students and found that 15.6% of those with vision problems had also been diagnosed with ADHD. In contrast, only 8.3% of students without vision problems had been diagnosed with ADHD.<\/p>\n<p><b>The rate of ADHD diagnosis in children with vision problems is almost 2 to 1<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><em>So what is the connection between ADHD and vision issues?\u00a0<\/em><em>Here are our top 6 Q &amp; As.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><b>Q1: What is ADHD?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/vision-therapy-for-adhd\/adhd-faqs\/\">Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)<\/a> is a common condition characterized by difficulty with attention, hyperactivity and\/or impulse control. Symptoms can be mainly focused on\u00a0 difficulty paying attention, fidgeting, reduced concentration, and often, learning difficulties.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/vision-therapy-for-adhd\/does-my-child-have-adhd-or-a-vision-problem\/\">Symptoms of ADHD<\/a> may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Inability to wait for the whole question before rushing to answer<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Difficulty staying seated in one place when required<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Inability to stop talking<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Difficulty paying attention to fine details when working<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Difficulty organizing tasks and activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Q2: Can ADHD affect my child\u2019s eyes?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Most healthcare professionals do not believe that ADHD directly impacts a child\u2019s visual acuity, such as<a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/vision-therapy-for-children\/the-myth-of-20-20\/is-20-20-perfect-sight\/\"> 20\/20 sight.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>However research has shown a heightened risk of the following visual conditions in people with ADHD:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/vision-therapy-for-children\/convergence-insufficiency-2\/top-7-faqs-on-convergence-insufficiency\/\">Convergence insufficiency<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Poor focusing<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-eye-health\/how-does-the-eye-work\/astigmatism-top-9-faqs\/\">Astigmatism<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Color perception<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Doctors have noticed that children with specific visual problems are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In cases where a child has both an accurate diagnosis of ADHD and vision problems, their vision problems can compound the symptoms of ADHD.<\/p>\n<p>Experts theorize that the extra effort required to focus on and understand their world visually leaves a child with less energy to devote to executive functioning, such as organization and follow-through on assigned work.<\/p>\n<p><b>SEE RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/vision-therapy-for-adhd\/can-vision-problems-can-be-misdiagnosed-as-adhd\/\">Can Vision Problems be Misdiagnosed as ADHD?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, be sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\">schedule an eye exam with an eye doctor near you.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"practice-search-widget\">\n\t\t<h3>Find a Vision Therapy Eye Doctor Near You<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t<form class=\"practice-search-form 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Parents and teachers who see hyperactive or inattentive behaviors in a student rarely consider that they could be caused by eye health or vision problems.<\/p>\n<p>Many teachers and parents may not realize that functional vision disorders, much like ADHD, can make it very hard for a child to pay attention in class or finish their schoolwork on time.<\/p>\n<p><b>Visual skills deficits can negatively affect a child\u2019s executive function: the skills and thought processes involved in organizing their work, planning and paying attention in class, as well as their reading comprehension and fluency.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Students with vision issues may have a harder than usual time with reading as well. This can lead to frustration and anger, which can manifest itself in the form of outbursts and disruption in class.<\/p>\n<p>These behaviors are often mistaken for signs of ADHD<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that even though <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/vision-therapy-for-adhd\/can-vision-problems-can-be-misdiagnosed-as-adhd\/\">misdiagnosis of ADHD<\/a> can occur based on its shared symptoms with various vision problems, one does not necessarily rule out the other.<\/p>\n<p>It is common for children to have both vision issues and ADHD.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Q4: Do school vision screenings detect vision issues that might be mistaken for ADHD?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately No.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/childrens-vision\/vision-for-school\/are-school-vision-screenings-effective\/\">School vision screenings<\/a> are usually not equipped to check your child\u2019s vision beyond simple-to-detect issues like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/childrens-vision\/guide-to-pediatric-eye-conditions\/what-is-myopia\/\">myopia (nearsightedness)<\/a> or severe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/vision-therapy-for-lazy-eye\/amblyopia-lazy-eye\/\">amblyopia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Vision problems, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/childrens-vision\/a-guide-to-eye-turns\/strabismus-crossed-eyes\/strabismus-faqs\/\">strabismus (eye turns)<\/a>, eye tracking problems, convergence insufficiency or focusing problems can all seriously and negatively affect your child\u2019s success in school.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>All of these can cause your child to display symptoms mirroring those of ADHD, and none of them can be detected in a routine school vision screening.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Q5: What can I do to help my child with vision problems?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Vision therapy has been shown to help children with vision problems to perform better in school.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In a 2012 study published in <i>Optometry and Vision Science (Volume 89, No. 10)<\/i>, researchers found that after vision therapy treatment for convergence insufficiency, children with ADHD reported less vision-related symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>They also reported having an easier time with reading after treatment.<\/p>\n<p><b>Vision therapy may also reduce the symptoms of ADHD.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Once a child\u2019s vision issues have been addressed, this should make it easier to perform many important learning tasks, including reading, writing and taking notes.<\/p>\n<p>When a child doesn\u2019t need to work as hard on visual tasks, they have more energy and attention to give for managing their ADHD.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Q6: When should I speak to an eye doctor about my child\u2019s vision problems?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>You should speak to an eye doctor if your child is consistently having trouble with reading, learning or remaining focused at home or in class.<\/p>\n<p>Primary care physicians and pediatricians may encourage parents to bring their children in for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/childrens-vision\/guide-to-childrens-eye-exams\/pediatric-eye-exams-2\/\">comprehensive eye exam<\/a> to check for vision problems that might exacerbate\u00a0 the symptoms of ADHD.<\/p>\n<p>If vision problems are diagnosed,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/guide-to-vision-therapy\/\"> vision therapy<\/a> is highly recommended. It will help minimize the impact of both ADHD and vision issues on your child\u2019s functioning at school and at home.<\/p>\n<p><b>LEARN MORE: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/vision-therapy-for-adhd\/\">Vision Therapy for ADHD<\/a><\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\">Schedule an eye exam with an experienced eye doctor<\/a> to see if correction of any visual problems may change your child\u2019s life.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD a comprehensive eye exam with an eye doctor may be part of the effective solutions for your child<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p><i>For a child with ADHD, correcting any visual problems could be part of the solution you have been searching for.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A study published Optometry and Vision Science (May, 2016) found that children with vision problems are 200% more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD.\u00a0 Researchers<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1206,"featured_media":20318,"parent":1399,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-article.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20317","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How Are ADHD and Vision Problems Related? 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