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Peer reviewedGetman, Gerald N. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1985
The author traces the history of optometric vision training and its influences on academic performance and presents his views on the current controversy over the value of vision training for students with learning disabilities. He concludes with a list of approximately 50 references on the topic. (CL)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Learning Disabilities, Optometry, Vision
Peer reviewedBlaskey, Penni; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1990
The study compared the effectiveness of Irlen filters and traditional optometric intervention with 30 volunteers (ages 9-51). Pre- and posttesting revealed that subjects in both treatment groups were more comfortable after treatment, that only the vision therapy group showed improved visual functioning, and that the Irlen filter group did not show…
Descriptors: Color, Elementary Secondary Education, Eyes, Intervention
