There is so much more to good vision than 20-20 eyesight! Children Do Not Outgrow Eye Tracking ProblemsĪccording to Pediatric Developmental optometrist Dr. The standard 20-20 eye exam does not test any eye movements, including eye tracking.Ī person can pass the 20-20 eye exam and still have undetected eye tracking problems.Ģ0/20 just means that the person can clearly see a designated letter on a standard eye chart at a distance ofĢ0 feet ( equivalent to what a person with normal vision should be able to see at 20 feet). Seemingly careless errors during close workĪttention and/or behavior problems specifically during reading or other close vision work. Habit of using a finger or marker or ruler as an aid during readingĮxcessive head movement while reading, writing or doing other close work Signs and Symptoms of Eye tracking problems:įrequent loss of place and/or skipping lines while readingįrequent drowsiness or sleepiness following short periods of readingĬonfusing one word with another as the eyes skip around during reading With eye tracking problems, eye movements are slow, inaccurate, unreliable, sometimes jumpy… Scanning the environment for information requires rapid and accurate eye movements.įollowing/tracking moving object(s) (eye pursuit movements)įor example, eye tracking is essential in sports activities where the eyes must follow and track moving objects and players.įocusing while jumping from one target to another (saccadic eye movements)ĭirecting hand movements (eye-hand coordination) Scanning for information (eye pursuit movements) Visual actions and normal eye movements that require good eye tracking skills Eye tracking movements are an essential part of good vision. When vision is normal and healthy, the eyes automatically move (track) smoothly, accurately, and quickly. What is Normal Eye Tracking and Why Is It Important? Vision Therapy eye exercises can improve eye tracking at any age. Vision therapy is very effective in correcting eye tracking problems and produces lasting results. Reading lenses and/or bifocals can sometimes be helpful to reduce symptoms, but glasses alone usually can not correct the problem. There is no medication or surgery that can fix eye tracking problems. Eye Tracking Problems Treatment Options: Vision Therapy Eye Exercises and/or Lenses
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