Eye tracking disorders are relatively common problems that are often missed on cursory exams such as school screenings. Patients may have normal visual acuity and be able to read an eye chart, but they have trouble moving their eyes smoothly. This often interferes with effective reading, among other things.

How do you treat eye tracking problems?

There is no medication or surgery that can fix eye tracking problems. Reading lenses and/or bifocals can sometimes be helpful to reduce symptoms, but glasses alone usually can not correct the problem. Vision therapy is very effective in correcting eye tracking problems and produces lasting results.

How common are eye tracking problems?

Poor eye tracking skills are more common than most people may realize. 25% (1 in 4) of all students cannot read due to vision skills deficits. Approximately 30% of individuals diagnosed as having dyslexia have some degree of eye tracking deficits, and until treated will impede progress of dyslexia therapy or tutoring.