Dr. Cantwell and his staff specialize in treating children who suffer from vision problems that interfere with a child's ability to read and learn. Research shows that up to 80% of learning is dependent on vision. As such, an undiagnosed vision problem may have a profound effect on a child's education.
Many of the symptoms of vision problems, such as difficulty concentrating on classwork, daydreaming, or poor/slow reading are similar to those symptoms displayed by children affected by learning disorders. Vision problems that interfere with learning and reading can easily be overlooked or misdiagnosed as learning disabilities, such as ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia or LD.
Many of the symptoms of vision problems, such as difficulty concentrating on classwork, daydreaming, or poor/slow reading are similar to those symptoms displayed by children affected by learning disorders. Vision problems that interfere with learning and reading can easily be overlooked or misdiagnosed as learning disabilities, such as ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia or LD.
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Dr. Dennis Cantwell, O.D., was first introduced to vision therapy during his first year as an undergraduate in college at the University of Connecticut. His interest was not sparked through classwork, though, as you might expect. His two younger brothers had been having troubles in school, had been avoiding their reading assignments, and rarely read for pleasure.
Children’s Vision
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Most children have no idea how they are supposed to see. Therefore, it is important that you know the signs of a vision problem that is interfering with your child's ability to read and learn. One out of four children struggle with reading and learning because of undiagnosed vision problems. The majority of the vision problems that interfere with reading and learning are very treatable.
Vision Therapy
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Vision therapy is much like "physical therapy", but rather than treating the muscles of the body, it works on the eyes and visual system. It is an invaluable tool that has changed not only our patients' vision, but has improved many related areas of their lives as well. The first step of a vision therapy program is a thorough examination with Dr. Cantwell to determine if vision therapy is the best course of care.
Signs & Symptoms
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Unfortunately, many people do not know the signs of vision problems that interfere with academic success. Most certainly, children rarely report they are having visual difficulties. There are physical clues that point to possible vision problems, but surprisingly, many of the symptoms that would indicate a person is having vision problems seem unrelated to vision.
It’s Never Too Late
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Many parents often discover that they too have vision problems similar to their children's and ask us if it is too late for them to get help. The answer is - it is never too late! We can help! While scientists used to believe that there was something called a critical period for treating patients with eye turns and lazy eye (strabismus and amblyopia), new research has found that this is not true.
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