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What Is a Learning Disability?

A learning disability is a neurological difference that affects how a person takes in, processes, stores, or expresses information. It has nothing to do with intelligence — individuals with learning disabilities are just as smart as their peers but may struggle with traditional learning methods.

These challenges can affect

The Role of Vision in Learning

Many children with learning difficulties also have undiagnosed visual skill problems, such as poor eye tracking, focusing, or visual memory. These are not detected in a basic eye exam but can significantly affect

Reading fluency and comprehension

Attention during schoolwork

Copying from the board

Understanding math concepts

Writing and organizing thoughts

Signs of Visual Skill Challenges That May Affect Learning and Daily Life In the Classroom or at Work
Reading & Learning Difficulties Coordination & Physical Activities Focus and Attention
  • Struggles with reading fluency and general reading skills
  • Slower reading speed or needing extra time to complete work
  • Skipping lines or rereading words
  • Using a finger or ruler to keep place while reading
  • Trouble understanding or remembering what was just read
  • Poor eye-hand coordination in writing, drawing, or using tools
  • Clumsiness or bumping into objects
  • Difficulty with sports performance or catching/throwing balls
  • Little or no depth perception, making it hard to judge distances
  • Slow tracking ability — eyes don’t move smoothly across a page or object
  • Reduced concentration, especially during visually demanding tasks
  • Frequent mental fatigue during schoolwork or screen time
  • How We Can Help

    Our vision therapy program addresses visual processing and functional vision issues that may contribute to learning struggles. With a personalized plan, we help improve:

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