Can incorrect eye movements lead to dyslexia?

Absolutely. Controlled, regular eye movements are essential for error-free reading.

Typical errors are:

  • Too wide gaze jumps.
    Letters are omitted.
  • Too short gaze jumps.
    The word segments overlap, the reader could actually read faster.
  • The eyes jump back and forth irregularly.
    The reader tries to read the text in an unsystematic way, it is hardly possible to read in an organised way. The content of the text often cannot be understood.