Exams

Our binocular vision and visual perceptual evaluations are normally performed at the same visit. For younger children, below grade 3, it is recommended to split up these evaluations between separate early and mid-morning appointments or separate days.

The binocular vision exam includes evaluation of:
    • Near focusing skills
    • Eye coordination
    • Eye movement and tracking
    • Depth perceptions
    • Peripheral awareness

The perceptual evaluation yields information regarding how each child learns or processes information. Overall perceptual functioning is determined by analysis and averaging of the total test battery. Each child's perceptual abilities are compared to an age matched, normal distribution of children.

Information is processed predominantly by one of two perceptual modes: simultaneous or sequential. Both are necessary for successful learning. The mode used in a given situation is determined by what the task demands and problem solving strategy. Simultaneous processing is the assimilation of visual information in a spatial manner so that all parts are surveyed at once. Tests in our battery that evaluate simultaneous processing include Beery Visual-Motor Integration. Sequential processing involves the ordering of information in a serial manner. Tests in our battery that evaluates sequential processing include Visual Sequential Memory and Auditory Number Memory. Efficient sequential processing is critical for reading achievement in young children and those who are experiencing difficulty in reading.

Other abilities are also evaluated such as directionality awareness, right vs. left awareness, fine motor skills, eye tracking for reading, visual recognition of sound patterns and visualization skills.

What is visual perception?

The perceptual evaluation yields information regarding how each child learns or processes information. Overall perceptual functioning is determined by analysis and averaging of the total test series. Each child's perceptual abilities are compared to an age matched, normal distribution of children.

Visual information is processed predominantly by one of two perceptual modes: simultaneous or sequential. Both are necessary for successful learning. The mode used in a given situation is determined by what the task demands and problem solving strategy. Simultaneous processing is the assimilation of visual information in a spatial manner so that all parts are surveyed at once. Our series of tests that evaluates simultaneous processing include Beery Visual-Motor Integration. Sequential processing involves the ordering of information in a serial manner. Our series of tests that evaluates sequential processing include Visual Sequential Memory and Auditory Number Memory. Efficient sequential processing is critical for reading achievement in young children and those who are experiencing difficulty in reading.