Learning disabilities, dyslexia, and vision: A subject review

Philip R. Ziring; Dana Brazdziunas; W. Carl Cooley; Theodore A. Kastner; Marian E. Kummer; Lilliam Gonzalez De Pijem; Richard D. Quint; Elizabeth S. Ruppert; Adrian D. Sandler; William Anderson; Polly Arango; Paul Burgan; Connie Garner; Merle McPherson; Marshalyn Yeargin-Allsopp; Chris P. Johnson; Lani S M Wheeler

doi:10.1542/peds.102.5.1217

Learning disabilities, dyslexia, and vision: A subject review

Philip R. Ziring, Dana Brazdziunas, W. Carl Cooley, Theodore A. Kastner, Marian E. Kummer, Lilliam Gonzalez De Pijem, Richard D. Quint, Elizabeth S. Ruppert, Adrian D. Sandler, William Anderson, Polly Arango, Paul Burgan, Connie Garner, Merle McPherson, Marshalyn Yeargin-Allsopp, Chris P. Johnson, Lani S M Wheeler

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Abstract

Learning disabilities are common conditions in pediatric patients. The etiology of these difficulties is multifactorial, reflecting genetic influences and abnormalities of brain structure and function. Early recognition and referral to qualified educational professionals is critical for the best possible outcome. Visual problems are rarely responsible for learning difficulties. No scientific evidence exists for the efficacy of eye exercises ('vision therapy') or the use of special tinted lenses in the remediation of these complex pediatric developmental and neurologic conditions.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1217-1219
Number of pages	3
Journal	Pediatrics
Volume	102
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.102.5.1217
State	Published - Nov 1998

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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Ziring, P. R., Brazdziunas, D., Cooley, W. C., Kastner, T. A., Kummer, M. E., De Pijem, L. G., Quint, R. D., Ruppert, E. S., Sandler, A. D., Anderson, W., Arango, P., Burgan, P., Garner, C., McPherson, M., Yeargin-Allsopp, M., Johnson, C. P., & Wheeler, L. S. M. (1998). Learning disabilities, dyslexia, and vision: A subject review. Pediatrics, 102(5), 1217-1219. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.102.5.1217

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