
09/29/2025
Standardized test scores measure more than knowledge. They also reveal how well a child’s visual system holds up under stress.
Functional vision—the ability of the eyes and brain to work together to process information—is crucial for test-taking.
Problems with eye teaming, tracking, or focus can cause headaches, mistakes, and slow performance. That means a child’s score might reflect vision struggles, not academic ability.
A Functional Vision Exam can uncover the truth behind low test performance.