Concentration problems , ADHD , dyslexia and dyscalculia often occur together with visual problems , that is, eye coordination problems. In some cases, the diagnoses are even confused.
Rune Brautaset
Professor of Optometry & Head of Department at Karolinska Institutet
"With ADHD, we believe that training helps by increasing their ability to visually concentrate, so by having better eye coordination you get a longer interval where you can focus"
Problems with cross-eyes affect around 10% of the population. In cross-eyes, each eye can function well on its own, but together there are problems. The interaction between the eyes is controlled by the brain.
For example, eye coordination problems can result in strabismus , which can be visible or hidden. Even very small problems with convergence in vision can have a major impact on reading speed, reading endurance, concentration , and the feeling of fatigue and eye strain.
When you have problems with poor eye coordination, it is difficult to focus on one point with both eyes. The brain tries to compensate for the problem and then has to work harder, which consumes a lot of energy in the frontal lobe. In just 10 minutes, up to 90% of the brain's available energy can be used up. This greatly worsens ADHD symptoms and is also the explanation for why improved close vision has a great effect for people with ADHD.
Reading speed improvements for children aged 10–15 are on average around 110% and correspond to an improvement of 2–4 stanine groups. At the same time, concentration and participation during lessons, as well as self-confidence, etc., improve.
By training the brain's coordination of eye movements, close vision can be improved. With improved visual acuity and a relief from the brain that does not have to exert as much effort, up to 80–90% of the brain's energy can be released.
The energy can instead be used for increased concentration and endurance, which many with concentration problems struggle with, as well as to focus on the phonological problems with word recognition and decoding that a person with dyslexia constantly struggles with.
We see these improvements in everyone who follows our training for 12 weeks. On average, people without known vision problems improve their reading speed by 40%, while people with known reading and writing difficulties and/or dyslexia improve their reading speed by over 100% on average.
This results in improvements in reading speed, reading endurance and concentration.
For people with dyslexia, ADHD, or very demanding work with a lot of reading or close work, we see that there are benefits to training for longer than 12 weeks and that there is also value in maintenance training.
If a student needs special support, an action plan must be drawn up. The plan must state what the needs are, how they are to be met, and how the measures are to be followed up and evaluated. The student and the student's guardian must be given the opportunity to participate when an action plan is drawn up.
Special support may be provided instead of or in addition to the instruction the student would otherwise have participated in. The special support shall be provided within the student group to which the student belongs, unless otherwise provided for in this Act or other statute.
Furthermore, insufficient resources are not an acceptable justification for not providing a support measure. This means that the school cannot deny a student extra support because there is a lack of money. The provisions of the Education Act on the right to development and special support apply to both state, municipal and independent schools. The right to help at school for students who need it is regulated in the Education Act.
The support must be provided in the manner and to the extent needed. This means that it must be provided based on the student's own needs and circumstances. If the support cannot be provided in the regular preschool and compulsory school, the municipality must offer a place in specially adapted forms.
The school is also obliged to investigate the difficulties if it is feared that a student will not reach the minimum knowledge requirements.
To receive support, it is not necessary for the student to have a diagnosed disability. Support should always be determined based on the individual student's needs. Provisions on the right to development and special support apply to both state, municipal and independent schools.
If you have children at school who receive a result on our free test that shows that the child has a vision problem, please advise the child's school about our training. Knowledge about eye coordination/vision and its importance for reading and concentration skills is often lacking.
We want all children to be screened for communication problems early so that help can be provided widely and early. This is a long-term effort. We therefore offer our training to both individuals and schools so that help can be provided now.
ADHD , concentration problems, dyslexia , dyscalculia and visual impairments often occur together. In some cases, the diagnoses are even confused.
This was the case for Thomas, who was diagnosed with ADHD. Even though he received a diagnosis, he still felt that it didn't fit him.
Today Thomas has discovered the cause of his problems, which are problems with coordination . He is training with us and is experiencing great improvements. Thomas' ADHD diagnosis should be removed, as it was incorrect.
Thomas
About incorrect ADHD diagnosis
Hear Thomas tell us about how he was diagnosed with ADHD and fatigue syndrome, only to discover that it was actually a problem with his ability to see. He has been training with us for a few weeks now and he is already feeling the improvement!
Through the app you choose what type of content you want to watch. We currently support content from Youtube, SVT Play, Binogi, UR Play and content directly from your phone's camera roll.
The training focuses on improving the brain's control of the eyes for better eye coordination. This improves blood flow and oxygenation of the brain, which increases reading speed, reading endurance and concentration.
In the app you can follow your or your children's development and results. We offer free accounts for parents to monitor their children's progress! After completing the training, you will receive personal recommendations for further training based on your results and progress.
To know if you have a vision problem, you can look for signs such as eye strain, headaches, and difficulty judging distances. If your eyes are not working together effectively, it can be an indication of a vision problem. We also offer a free test that you can take here.
Common symptoms of vision problems include headaches, eye strain, blurred vision, double vision, and difficulty focusing on text. It is important to pay attention to these signs and seek medical attention in a timely manner.
Yes, eye coordination can be trained through various methods, including eye coordination training that focuses on improving eye-hand coordination. Traditional exercises, such as moving a pencil back and forth, are examples of this training. Imvi Labs has developed a method that trains eye coordination problems by watching movies in VR.
You train your visual acuity by watching videos with the Imvi app in our VR glasses. Through our patented technology, the film swings sideways and makes the eyes follow the same movement, while the brain perceives a regular film.
You choose what you want to watch from, for example, YouTube and SVT Play.
