FAQS

Eye Didn’t Know That

• Research indicates that 80% of learning is visual from birth to the age of 12.
• 1 out of 4 children are born with vision problems significant enough to affect learning.
• Research shows that up to 85% of Title One students and academically and behaviorally at- risk children have vision problems that go undetected or untreated.
• Without treatment vision disorders can lead to issues in childhood development, learning performances, self- esteem, academic achievement, high school dropout rates, and juvenile delinquency.
• 7 out of 10 adjudicated juveniles have undiagnosed vision problems.
• Some vision disorders can lead to blindness if not treated early enough.
• There are many signs that may be indicators that your child needs vision care. Some of these are: squinting of the eyes, holding reading material close to the face, headaches, poor performance in school or activities, rubbing of the eyes, and many more.

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