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What is Vision Development?

Vision Development is a learned PROCESS that begins before birth, and is a dominant process in the development, growth and daily performance of people, involving approximately 70% of the pathways of the brain. It is our dominant sense and it is estimated that 80% of our learning happens through our vision. Processing visual information and tasks requires involvement of every part of the brain.

Eyes are not physically developed fully until at least four (4) months of age

There is research which supports that stimulation from the world plays a part in allowing a baby the ability to see clearly (20/20). Further development of vision occurs in an orderly sequence, though milestones are reached at different times for different children and in some cases, adults. Reaching these developmental milestones is crucial in creating a solid foundation for optimal seeing, observing, visualizing, remembering, learning and being efficient in employing life skills.

We do not typically observe signs to measure progress of vision development, but rather evidence of problems once they have occurred. 20/20 vision does not necessarily mean a person has ‘good vision’. Other good components of good vision include healthy eyes, visual acuity that is age appropriate, visual integration and visual skills such as eye teaming, focusing and tracking. At Hope Clinic, we evaluate these vision components, the first step in helping people in all stages of life reach their optimal vision potential.

The typical screening often does not uncover developmental vision problems. Early detection and periodic eye exams with a Developmental Behavioral Optometrist can save years of struggle!

The typical screening often does not uncover developmental vision problems.

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20/20 does not necessarily mean good vision.

Success of Vision Therapy

It is important to receive periodic comprehensive eye exams with a Behavioral Optometrist. This should start in Infancy and throughout ones life to ensure the eyes are developing and maintaining vision properly.

If there are any developmental red flags, these can be indicative of later learning delays ahead. By improving the reception and processing of sensory information to allow for more mature patterns of response, developmental delays can be corrected with vision therapy. Regardless of age, visual inefficiencies due to immature development can be eliminated with intervention. A good pair of glasses can be the solution needed in some cases.

Foundation for Learning Laid in Infancy

Alex just loves her swing, she seems so happy just swinging for hours. Will it hurt her to let her stay there? Matthew really likes jumping and zooming in his walker. I know he can not see his legs and his feet, but isn’t this okay for him anyway? Caitlin cries when she is on her tummy. She loves watching me and playing with her hands in her baby seat, but how will she ever learn to crawl?

These are all good questions. We know babies are born with all the basic structures necessary to move, hear, see, taste, talk and smell. But how will they learn to work them, and to coordinate them to understand the messages of each sense and use them together to participate in their environment?

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Sports Vision

The typical screening often does not uncover developmental vision problems.

20/20 does not necessarily mean good vision.

Success of Vision Therapy

Foundation for Learning Laid in Infancy

You don't have to figure this out alone.

You don't have to
figure this out alone.