Eye Tracking Guide - Resource

For children who struggle with reading small text despite having normal eye tests, issues with eye tracking and convergence might be the cause. This can manifest as skipping words or lines and feeling overwhelmed when faced with large amounts of text. When reading, both eyes should align to focus on the same point; failure to do so results in double vision, where the brain perceives two overlapping images. This problem is more pronounced with small text, whereas larger text remains easier to read despite the same offset. To assist with this, the guide suggests increasing font size as a temporary measure while engaging in specific exercises designed to strengthen eye tracking abilities. The guide is optimistic, noting that with careful and frequent practice, the proposed exercises usually lead to significant improvements.

The Eye Tracking Guide provides a simple exercise known as the 10-10-10 training, which can be beneficial for both teachers and parents to help resolve eye tracking issues in children. The exercise involves focusing on a finger's nail while moving it slowly from left to right, keeping the head still and only moving the eyes. This should be done for ten seconds, ten times in a row, and repeated ten times a day for a duration of ten days. After the initial ten-day challenge, it's recommended to continue the exercise 2-3 times daily for a few months, with possible additional ten-day intensive sessions if needed. The guide's top tip is to set alarms as reminders to perform the exercises and to track progress on a chart, emphasizing that regular and focused practice will lead to quicker improvements.