García-Muñoz et al. (2010)
Title: Visual function in school children with reading difficulties
The study by García Muñoz and colleagues (2010) shows that children with reading difficulties often have subtle deficits in synapse – that is, how the eyes work together. Although the children did not have a formal diagnosis of dyslexia and passed standard vision tests, they showed impaired binocular function, such as short convergence distance, limited vergence and reduced stereo vision. This affects the ability to focus and maintain gaze when reading. The study shows that visual functions should be examined more carefully in students with reading challenges – especially since problems can otherwise be missed.
