Symptoms

Appearance of Eyes

Reddened eyes or lids
Eyes tear often
Encrusted eyelids
Frequent sites on lids

Complaints when using eyes

Headaches
Burning eyes
Itching eyes
Nausea after reading
Print blurs
Double Vision

Teacher's Observations when student reads

Head movement
Loses place often
Needs finger to keep place
Omits words frequently
Re-reads lines
Skips lines
Short attention span
Fails to recognize some words
Confuses similar words

 

 


Vision Start is a specifically designed computer software program that with the help of a trained Vision Start School Specialist can make a difference in student achievement and help our life long learners achieve success. We are pleased to bring Vision Start to our schools where we can be part of the special success that follows students after the Vision Start program has been completed.

Reading success is our number one focus with the Vision Start program. The Vision Start Program has proven to increase reading test scores in hundreds of students across the state of Michigan. Research based test results by the Optometric professionals and in conjunction with educators in Michigan have proven that Vision Start works for our students.

Click on the link below to read an article from Dear Abby about a parent helping her child with Vision Therapy.

Vision Start helps improve the Visual Motor Skills that successful students use when reading. When a student improves their Visual Motor Skills they read with improved fluency, less fatigue, and with better attention and focusing power. Vision Start helps increase reading speed and comprehension. Vision Start also works with students on processing information as they read so they can remember what they have read and retrieve that information when needed. We welcome you to the website that can help bring new found success to many students.

Vision Problems Sometimes Mistaken for Learning Disabilities.

(News 4) DENVER According to national statistics, one in four school-age children have vision problems. Many struggle in school and are labeled "dumb" because those problems go undetected.

Click here for the full article.

Dear Abby