Dr. Rupa Wong, a pediatric ophthalmologist, reveals how vision problems can be mistaken for behavioral issues, learning disabilities, or attention problems. Through her personal story and professional expertise, she helps parents and teachers understand the subtle signs of vision disorders that impact children's learning.

Key Topics:

1. Classroom Clues

- behaviors that teachers might misinterpret

- performance shifts that signal deeper issues

- silent struggles children face when vision challenges go unnoticed

2. Hidden Eye Challenges

- surprising symptoms that slip under the radar

- invisible obstacles blocking a child's learning potential

- unexpected adaptations children develop to cope

3. The Misdiagnosis Maze

- confusing signals that lead to incorrect assumptions

- professional blind spots in traditional screening methods

- diagnostic detours that can derail a child's educational journey

4. Empowering Solutions

- parental detective work to uncover vision issues

- teacher insights for early detection and support

- approaches that can change a child's learning experience

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