When a child has trouble reading, focusing, or keeping up in school, people often think of learning disabilities. ADHD and dyslexia are common concerns. At A-Ha Vision in Oakville, we often see that vision problems are a common cause of these challenges.
In Canada, experts estimate that 1 in 4 school-age children have an undetected vision problem that affects their learning. Despite this, many kids pass school eye screenings, and this is because these tests only check their near and distant vision. They do not check important skills like eye teaming, tracking, or focusing. Our practice offers vision therapy to help mitigate these issues to improve your child’s vision, comfort and academic success.
How Vision Problems Mimic Learning Disorders
Children with undiagnosed vision issues often face the following issues:
- Trouble staying focused on reading tasks
- Skipping lines or losing their place while reading
- Frequent headaches or eye strain
- Difficulty with handwriting or copying from the board
- Behavioral struggles rooted in frustration
These symptoms can look very similar to ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning disabilities, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective interventions.
A key difference? When educators address the visual system properly, many academic struggles improve significantly—without medication or specialized education plans.
How Vision Therapy at A-Ha Vision Helps
At A-Ha Vision in Oakville, our team offers comprehensive vision evaluations that go beyond basic eyesight tests. We assess:
- Eye coordination (teaming)
- Focusing ability
- Eye movement control (tracking)
- Visual processing skills
The process of correcting your child’s vision related learning issues is multifaceted and includes strengthening their eye movement control, fine visual motor skills, depth awareness and visual integration which focuses on merging skills like reading and balance to strengthen the connection between the eyes, body and brain.
We cater these pediatric vision therapy sessions to children and make sure that their session is fun, engaging, and empowering.
Many families see transformative changes, including improved reading fluency, better focus, stronger confidence, and a renewed love for learning. We understand the power of word of mouth and have real life testimonials from our patients who completed their vision therapy course.
When Should You Consider a Vision Evaluation?
- If a child is struggling academically despite strong effort
- If learning disabilities have been diagnosed but traditional treatments aren't working
- If the child complains about tired eyes, headaches, or “words moving” on the page
Early intervention makes all the difference.
Help Your Child Live Confidently and See Clearly
At A-Ha Vision in Oakville, we believe every child deserves the chance to learn without hidden barriers. Call us to schedule a vision therapy consultation today to unlock their true potential.
