01/18/2026
๐ฃ New Research Shows Eye Health and Attention Are Connected! ๐๐
A recent study has found that people with common vision issues โ like strabismus (eye misalignment), myopia (nearsightedness), and amblyopia (lazy eye) โ are significantly more likely to develop attention-related challenges, including ADHD-type symptoms.
๐ According to the research, individuals with these eye conditions may have up to a 40% increased risk of developing an attention disorder later on.
๐๏ธ Why this matters:
โข Many vision problems can go undetected, especially in children
โข Difficulty focusing or paying attention may sometimes be linked to how the eyes and brain work together
โข Early comprehensive eye exams might help identify visual causes contributing to attention challenges
๐จโโ๏ธ๐ก This doesnโt mean vision issues cause ADHD, but it highlights an important connection between visual health and attention that deserves attention from parents, teachers, and clinicians alike.
Have you noticed attention struggles alongside vision concerns in your patients/students/family? Let us know โ eye health may be part of the bigger picture! ๐
