
Most people don’t realize that you need 17 visual skills
to succeed in reading, learning, sports, and in life!
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Eye Movement Control |
The ability to move both eyes together to point at an intended target or follow along a path, like a line of text
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2 |
Simultaneous Focus at Far |
Forming a clear image of something in the distance
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3 |
Sustaining Focus at Far |
Keeping an image of something in the distance clear
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Simultaneous Focus at Near |
Forming a clear image of something close to the eyes
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5 |
Sustaining Focus at Near |
Keeping a clear image of something close to the eyes
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6 |
Simultaneous Alignment at Far |
Lining up both eyes at the same point the distance
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7 |
Sustaining Alignment at Far |
Holding both eyes lined up at the same point in the distance
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Simultaneous Alignment at Near |
Lining up both eyes at the same point up close
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9 |
Sustaining Alignment at Near |
Holding both eyes lined up at the same point up close
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10 |
Central Vision (Visual Acuity) |
This is where "20/20" vision comes in!
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Peripheral Vision |
Being able to see what's on either side of you while your eyes are pointed forward
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12 |
Depth Awareness |
Being able to tell that things are further away or closer up than each other (also know as depth perception)
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Color Perception |
Being able to tell different colors apart (if you are not color-blind)
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Gross Visual-Motor |
Moving yourself through space without bumping into things by using information from your vision
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Fine Visual-Motor |
Writing, sewing, texting, and doing other small and close-up activities with accuracy by using information from your vision
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Visual Perception |
Being aware of your environment and what is going on around you in your visual field (the area you can see)
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Visual Integration |
Bringing together your vision and your other senses to accomplish complex tasks, like reading while walking a balance beam
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Locate a Doctor near you for a comprehensive exam that checks all these visual skills.