Vision, Learning and Dyslexia A Joint Organizational Policy
Statement of the American Academy of Optometry and the American
Optometric Association VISION AND LEARNING Many children and
adults continue to struggle with learning in the classroom and
the workplace. Advances in information technology, its expanding
necessity, and its accessibility are placing greater demands on
people for efficient learning and information processing.1,2
Learning is accomplished through complex and interrelated
processes, one of which is vision. Determining the relationships
between vision and learning involves more than evaluating eye
health and visual acuity (clarity of sight). Problems in
identifying and treating people with learning-related vision
problems arise when such a limited definition of vision is
employed.3 This position statement addresses these issues, which
are important to individuals who have learning-related vision
problems, their families, their teachers, the educational
system, and society.4 People at risk fo