Angular aberration has no effect on reading performance By Prof. Dr. Dr. R. Werth When looking at a distant object, the axes of both eyes are directed toward this object so that the image of the object is projected onto corresponding points on the retina in both eyes. The [...]
Causes: If word endings are omitted when reading, this has the following possible causes: The reader tries to read the word at once. If the word is too long for this, the ends of the words are typically not physically seen. Example: The reader wants to read the word [...]
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 [...]
Eye movements are unsystematic Often the eyes are not moved systematically over the text, making fluent reading impossible. List of the most important causes If the eyes are moved regularly, the most common causes of reading disorders are: The text segments are not grasped as a whole The reader [...]
Seeing correctly is crucial In order to be able to read correctly, it must always be ensured that the pupil can see properly. Therefore, always have your child's vision checked by an ophthalmologist. Even in families without a single person who wears glasses, your child may have problems with [...]
Causes of gaps in reading: If gaps are left when reading, this has the following possible causes: The reader is strongly attracted to the future text. As a result, the reader's gaze jumps too far. This creates gaps in the sequence of letters. Example: The reader can recognise 4 [...]