--- title: Discovering Vision Therapy | Functional Vision Problems (4) description: Functional Vision Problems | The blog of The Vision Therapy Center, dedicated to helping parents, educators and optometrists discover vision therapy. (4) --- - [Make an Appointment](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/schedule-an-appointment) - [Make a Payment](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/make-a-payment) - [Locations](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/locations) - [262-784-9201](tel:2627849201) [![The Vision Therapy Center](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hs-fs/file-554902641-png/images/layout/logo-green.png?width=149&name=logo-green.png "The Vision Therapy Center")](https://91892.hs-sites.com/homepage) - [Home](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/old) - [What is Vision Therapy](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/what-is-vision-therapy) - [Symptoms](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/what-is-vision-therapy/symptoms) - [Treatment](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/what-is-vision-therapy/treatment) - [Functional Vision Exam](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/what-is-vision-therapy/diagnosis-functional-vision-test) - [ADHD](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/what-is-vision-therapy/adhd) - [Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/amblyopia-lazy-eye) - [Concussions](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/vision-problems-after-concussions-concussion-symptoms-eyes) - [Convergence Insufficiency](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/convergence-insufficiency-convergence-excess) - [Double Vision (Diplopia)](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/double-vision-diplopia) - [Dyslexia](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/what-is-vision-therapy/dyslexia) - [Strabismus (Crossed Eyes)](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/strabismus-crossed-eyes) - [Costs](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/costs-the-vision-therapy-center) - [Appointments and Billing](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/what-is-vision-therapy/appointments-billing) - [About Us](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/about-us) - [Success Stories](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/category/success_stories) - [Resources](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/resources) - [Presentations](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/schedule-a-presentation-on-vision-therapy) - [Studies](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/resources/clinical-studies) - [Parents](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/parents) - [Teachers](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/teachers) - [Optometrists](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/optometrists) - [News - Media](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/media-in-the-news) - [Links](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/resources/links) - [Blog](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy) - [Contact](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/contact) - [Privacy](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/data-usage-page) Discovering Vision Therapy Blog ## [Do We Harm Our Children by Ignoring Harmon and the Slant Board?](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/81120/do-we-harm-our-children-by-ignoring-harmon-and-the-slant-board) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hs-fs/file-15964697-png/images/slantboard-resized-600.png) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/81120/do-we-harm-our-children-by-ignoring-harmon-and-the-slant-board) “The Harmon Distance” is considered to be optimal visual distance for reading and other close work.  It is measured by placing a closed fist under the chin and then holding a book at the tip of the elbow.  The book should not come any closer. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/81120/do-we-harm-our-children-by-ignoring-harmon-and-the-slant-board) Topics: [Slant Board](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/slant-board), [Functional Vision Problems](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/functional-vision-problems) ## [Difficulties with Writing Could Be Vision Problem – Part 2](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/80528/difficulties-with-writing-could-be-vision-problem-part-2) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Writing difficulties could mean vision problems](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/iStock-694160734.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/80528/difficulties-with-writing-could-be-vision-problem-part-2) In our previous post “[Difficulties with Writing Could be a Vision Problem – Part 1](https://info.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/80527/Difficulties-with-Writing-Could-Be-Vision-Problem-Part-1),” we illustrated a number of different ways you can spot a visual problem in the physical handwriting of a student.  In this post, we’ll deal with how to use visual skills to improve physical handwriting, as well as some corrective tips for bad habits. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/80528/difficulties-with-writing-could-be-vision-problem-part-2) Topics: [Writing Problems](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/writing-problems), [Functional Vision Problems](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/functional-vision-problems) ## [Difficulties With Writing Could Be Vision Problem – Part 1](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/80527/difficulties-with-writing-could-be-vision-problem-part-1) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Handwriting Problems Could be Vision Problem](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/iStock-854540318.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/80527/difficulties-with-writing-could-be-vision-problem-part-1) We’ve been blogging recently about how vision issues can impact a child’s spelling and reading abilities.  Students who have difficulties writing could also be suffering from vision problems as well. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/80527/difficulties-with-writing-could-be-vision-problem-part-1) Topics: [Writing Problems](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/writing-problems), [Functional Vision Problems](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/functional-vision-problems) ## [How Would Abe Lincoln Handle His Vision Problem Today?](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/79539/how-would-abe-lincoln-handle-his-vision-problem-today) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![How would Abe Lincoln handle vision problem?](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/iStock-118232794.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/79539/how-would-abe-lincoln-handle-his-vision-problem-today)   We applaud the American Academy of Ophthalmology for creating their Museum of Vision.  Anything the medical community can do to heighten public awareness of vision issues is a plus.  We also commend them on their recent program which spotlighted the vision problems of past presidents – an event that raised some interesting questions. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/79539/how-would-abe-lincoln-handle-his-vision-problem-today) Topics: [Functional Vision Problems](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/functional-vision-problems) ## [Using Your iPhone as a Babysitter can Lead to Vision Problems](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/76676/using-your-iphone-as-a-babysitter-can-lead-to-vision-problems) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hs-fs/file-15962046-jpg/images/nov007-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/76676/using-your-iphone-as-a-babysitter-can-lead-to-vision-problems) We are now a civilization of small screen electronic devices.  It seems like everyone, everywhere has their nose stuck in a small video screen.  Unfortunately, “everyone” includes preschool children, who may be in danger of future vision problems if parents continue to use these devices as babysitters. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/76676/using-your-iphone-as-a-babysitter-can-lead-to-vision-problems) Topics: [Functional Vision Problems](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/functional-vision-problems) ## [How Vision Therapy Helped an Autistic Adult](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/71209/how-vision-therapy-helped-an-autistic-adult) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hs-fs/file-15968133-jpg/images/von17-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/71209/how-vision-therapy-helped-an-autistic-adult) *A success story submitted by Carole Passarelli.* I discovered the field of developmental vision therapy as a treatment modality for my 41-year old autistic daughter quite by chance.  When I re-read the autobiographical books by Donna Williams (a high functioning person with autism), I was struck this time by the breakthrough she experienced with vision therapy using Irlen Lenses.  She described how her world started to make more sense.  This led me to research and seek a potential provider of therapy for Marie.  This search led me to Dr. Kellye Knueppel at The Vision Therapy Center. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/71209/how-vision-therapy-helped-an-autistic-adult) Topics: [Vision Therapy](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/vision-therapy), [Functional Vision Problems](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/functional-vision-problems) ## [How Vision Therapy Helps Eye Teaming](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/70399/how-vision-therapy-helps-eye-teaming) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hs-fs/file-15967959-jpg/images/von14-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/70399/how-vision-therapy-helps-eye-teaming) We like to blog about the kinds of good visual skills that are critical for a smoothly-functioning visual system.  Let’s take a look at eye teaming, and how vision therapy can help you if your two eyes aren’t working in tandem. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/70399/how-vision-therapy-helps-eye-teaming) Topics: [Learning-Related Vision Problems](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/learning-related-vision-problems), [Vision Therapy](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/vision-therapy), [Functional Vision Problems](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/functional-vision-problems) ## [Does a Vision Problem Prevent Your Child from Seeing in 3D?](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/70398/does-a-vision-problem-prevent-your-child-from-seeing-in-3d) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hs-fs/file-15967909-jpg/images/von13-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/70398/does-a-vision-problem-prevent-your-child-from-seeing-in-3d) Every movie for kids seems to be in 3D these days.  From the latest Harry Potter to re-releases like The Lion King, 3D is all the rage.  Unfortunately, kids and adults with a binocular vision problem may not enjoy a 3D movie like everyone else.  Even worse, they may not know they have a problem. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/70398/does-a-vision-problem-prevent-your-child-from-seeing-in-3d) Topics: [Functional Vision Test](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/functional-vision-test), [Functional Vision Problems](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/functional-vision-problems), [3D and Vision](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/3d-and-vision) ## [Should you be concerned about a cross-eyed baby?](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/69840/should-you-be-concerned-about-a-cross-eyed-baby) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hs-fs/file-15969291-jpg/images/von9-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/69840/should-you-be-concerned-about-a-cross-eyed-baby) It’s not uncommon to have an eye turn, but is there a point where you should be concerned about a cross-eyed baby? [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/69840/should-you-be-concerned-about-a-cross-eyed-baby) Topics: [Vision Therapy](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/vision-therapy), [Functional Vision Problems](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/functional-vision-problems), [Strabismus (Crossed Eyes)](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/strabismus-crossed-eyes) ## [Essential Classroom Modifications for a Child with Vision Problems](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/69070/essential-classroom-modifications-for-a-child-with-vision-problems) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hs-fs/file-15969180-jpg/images/von7-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/69070/essential-classroom-modifications-for-a-child-with-vision-problems) We were lucky.  After finding out that our daughter had vision problems, her first grade teacher wanted to know all about vision therapy and the treatment she would receive. 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