Some learning disabilities may be undiagnosed vision problems.

In continuing coverage from previous editions of First Look, WCSH-TV (9/20) Portland, an NBC affiliate, reported on its website that, according to optometrist David Redman, O.D., some children’s “learning disabilities are actually undiagnosed vision problems.” Dr. Redman explained, “When children are diagnosed with a learning disability, about 60-percent of the time it’s just a visual problem, and then once they get their glasses, they come up to speed.” Dr. Redman said that “a pediatrician’s eye exam is not enough.” In fact, children “need a more thorough exam.” Therefore, he “recommends they get one at ages one, three, and five, and every year after that.”

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