--- title: Discovering Vision Therapy | Symptoms of Dyslexia description: Symptoms of Dyslexia | The blog of The Vision Therapy Center, dedicated to helping parents, educators and optometrists discover vision therapy. --- - [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 ## [3 Treatable Vision Problems That Mimic Dyslexia Symptoms](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/3-treatable-vision-problems-that-mimic-dyslexia-symptoms) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/iStock_000040175340_Small.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/3-treatable-vision-problems-that-mimic-dyslexia-symptoms) Parents often visit us believing their child is dyslexic based on the fact that they reverse letters and/or numbers when writing and/or reading. However, you may be surprised that sometimes symptoms that look like dyslexia can actually be a vision problem. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/3-treatable-vision-problems-that-mimic-dyslexia-symptoms) Topics: [Symptoms of Dyslexia](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/symptoms-of-dyslexia), [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), [Convergence Insufficiency](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/convergence-insufficiency), [Directionality](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/directionality), [Strabismus (Crossed Eyes)](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/strabismus-crossed-eyes) ## [How “The Hidden Disability” Causes Learning Difficulties](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/how-the-hidden-disability-causes-learning-difficulties) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hs-fs/hub/91892/file-2248637258.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/how-the-hidden-disability-causes-learning-difficulties) One in four children experience vision problems that are often misdiagnosed as other common learning difficulties. Discover why these issues are referred to as “the hidden disability,” and parents and educators know so little about them. [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/how-the-hidden-disability-causes-learning-difficulties) Topics: [Symptoms of Dyslexia](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/symptoms-of-dyslexia), [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) ## [Her Symptoms of Dyslexia Turned Out to be a Vision Problem](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/96543/her-symptoms-of-dyslexia-turned-out-to-be-a-vision-problem) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hs-fs/file-299746590-jpg/images/alli_w_sister-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/96543/her-symptoms-of-dyslexia-turned-out-to-be-a-vision-problem)   *We often feature success stories that have taken place here at The Vision Therapy Center.  However, these types of stories are happening every day, all over the world.  We are fortunate enough to have a guest post from Jenny Johnston, a mom who lives in Chico, California with her daughter Alli (that’s her in the photo on the right, with her sister Jill.)  Jenny is so passionate about vision therapy that she took the time to write this amazing post.  Please read, and share with your friends and family.* [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/96543/her-symptoms-of-dyslexia-turned-out-to-be-a-vision-problem) Topics: [Success Stories](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/success-stories), [Learning-Related Vision Problems](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/learning-related-vision-problems), [Symptoms of Dyslexia](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/symptoms-of-dyslexia), [Vision Therapy](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/vision-therapy) ## [Why Some Children Reverse Words](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/53556/why-some-children-reverse-words) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Some children reverse words](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/hubfs/iStock-497210751.jpg) ](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/53556/why-some-children-reverse-words) Does your child reverse words when he or she reads or writes?  If you notice this occurring, your first thought will be that your child is dyslexic, as the tendency to reverse words is often thought to be one of dyslexia’s telltale symptoms.  Because 5-10% of the population has dyslexia, this may be the case.  [Read More](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/bid/53556/why-some-children-reverse-words) Topics: [Symptoms of Dyslexia](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/topic/symptoms-of-dyslexia) [All posts](https://www.thevisiontherapycenter.com/discovering-vision-therapy/all) ## Join over 5,000 people receiving monthly updates on vision therapy!  Enter your email below to receive our monthly enewsletter, featuring new developments in vision therapy and our latest success stories! ### About the content on this website The content on this website has been created by The Vision Therapy Center. 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