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Amblyopia and reading speed
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Amblyopia and reading speed
by soccerkid, Nov 27, 2006 12:00AM
I have read a lot about amblyopia being the cause for slower reading speeds in children. Since my daughter has amblyopia in her right eye I am wondering if I can get a formal opinion on the matter. If it does in fact cause children to read slower she would probably qualify for extra time on her SATs.
Doctor's Answer
by Forum-OD-MP, Nov 27, 2006 12:00AM
hmm. dont know. i have amblyopia in my right eye and i am an exceptionally speedy reader. i dont think there are any "formal" opinions on this. i think you could probably find opinions both ways, depending on who you ask. i dont know of any studies on this...there could be some for all i know, but i have not heard of them.
Member Comments
by grayeyes, Nov 28, 2006 12:00AM
You may want to seek a visual therapy consult with your eye doctor and see if your daughter could gain from performing ocular exercises.
by Meg13131, Jan 13, 2009 05:56PM
A related discussion, Amblyopia and SAT's was started.
