Dyslexia in Children

Dyslexia is a learning disability, neurological in origin, characterized by both difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. The brain's language centers are unable to efficiently decode print or phonetically make the connection between written symbols and the appropriate sounds. A child who struggles to read may be dyslexic, but similar symptoms between dyslexia and vision-related problems necessitate a comprehensive eye examination to determine the root of reading difficulties.

Get in touch with your Rochester pediatric Optometrist and set up an appointment to learn more about pediatric eye care.