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We use our Vision to perceive information about the world. Reading requires being able to see the detailed features of text clearly. Students with uncorrected Vision issues can have difficulty distinguishing letters and reading at the same rate as peers with normal or corrected Vision.
Reading encompasses several different Vision characteristics and skills:
Early identification of Vision problems is critical for preventing academic difficulties later. However, Vision screenings at school typically only assess visual acuity, so it is possible for a student to have a Vision problem in other areas even though they pass the screening. Thus, if a student is at risk for having Vision problems, they should receive an extensive eye examination regardless of screening results.
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