ADHD: A VISION CONNECTION ?
by HealthScout Reporter
Doctors at Children 's Eye Center have found an intriguing relationship between a common eye disorder and attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder.
ADD/ADHD, VISION AND LEARNING
Comments on undetected vision problems
by Dr. Donald J. Getz
Children with undetected vision problems are sometimes inaccurately diagnosed as having
ADD or ADHD.
CHOOSING AN EYE DOCTOR
Making the Right Choice
by Patricia S. Lemer, M.Ed.
Educators discuss the difference between optometrists and ophthalmologists and how visual problems
can contribute to difficulties with development, learning and reading.
http://www.add-adhd.org/eye_doctors_eye_doctor.html
LDD, ADD, ADHD, DYSLEXIA
Questions for Your Eye Doctor
by Allen and Virginia Crane
A checklist for screening a potential eye doctor.
http://www.add-adhd.org/pediatric_ophthalmologists.html
VISION AND LEARNING DISABILITIES
American Optometric Association
Vision therapy is effective in the treatment of physiological, neuromuscular and perceptual dysfunctions of the vision
system.
http://www.add-adhd.org/learning_disabled.html
ADD, ADHD, DYSLEXIA
Vision Screening of At-Risk Students
The Journal of Behavioral Optometry
Statistical analysis revealed that students who were academically or behaviorally at
risk scored significantly lower on vision tests.
http://www.add-adhd.org/at_risk_at-risk_students.html
