Discovering Vision Therapy Blog

Why Your Child Should Use a Slant Board for Writing

We recently launched a Facebook contest as part of our mission to help children overcome vision problems.  The goal is to give away a free slant board every month.  People can use a slant board for writing, for reading, and in a number of other ways - all of which make close work easier on the eyes.

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Topics: Slant Board

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.

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Topics: Slant Board, Functional Vision Problems