A study examined what effect, if any, vision training exercises had on reading achievement. It was hypothesized that training students to control more accurately the speed and direction of their eye movements would improve their visual skills. However, it was also hypothesized that a more efficient visual system would have no effect on reading achievement. Subjects, 24 New Jersey fifth-graders, were randomly divided into an experimental group or a control group. The experimental group was given worksheets with activities designed to improve ocular-motor skills. Both groups were administered pretests and posttests. Results indicated significant improvement in the ocular-motor and visual-motor skills of the experimental group and also showed significant gains in the reading performance of those same students. Thus, the first hypothesis was supported, while the second was not. Findings suggest that a more efficient visual system could have a positive effect on the reading achievement of fifth grade students. (A review of visual training and reading research, as well as 17 references are included. Test scores and worksheets are appended.) (NKA)