Season 1, Episode 7
Doctors of Optometry – Why Children Need More Than 20/20 Vision in Order to Learn
Even children with ‘normal’ vision can be adversely impacted by limitations in “visual efficiency.” Dr. Vicky Vandervort, an optometrist specializing in developmental vision for children, discusses how learning requires more than 20/20 visual acuity. Learn what can interfere with our ability to process visual images, how it can interfere with a child’s ability to comprehend what they’re reading, and tips for parents and educators about what can be done.
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Episode 7 – “Why Children Need More Than 20/20 Vision in Order to Learn“
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Dr. Andrew Bateman, past president, Nebraska Optometric Association
Vicky Vandervort, OD, Board Certified Optometrist in Vision Development and Rehabilitation
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