Recent research revealed how important good vision is in all learning- and for all academic-related tasks.
Societies depend on it for economic growth and democracy. Education is essential for the individuals’ overall life quality and for personal, social, and occupational development. The world is changing rapidly, and the necessity for good functional vision is greater than ever. An example of a higher education initiative is presented to illustrate possible further education for teachers in the area of vision. It can be concluded that every child in the twenty-first century school should have teachers with knowledge in vision. The literature review shows that vision is a developing sense important for learning and that teachers can screen children’s vision and support visual development. Even screening and treatment given through the eye healthcare system is not always sustainable, since regular follow-up is lacking. This is worse in developing countries where eye health infrastructure often is lacking. Though there is an abundance of eye health specialists in developed countries, not all visual problems that influence learning and reading are screened or treated effectively. The negative consequences for individuals and society are often significant. Yet, in many countries, vision problems in children are not assessed and thus not treated. Vision is especially essential for reading, accessing classroom materials, and learning.
The purpose is to inform teachers on how to influence students’ education and social growth through understanding vision. This chapter adopts an integrative literature review to describe and analyze theories and empirical research on visual development, impairment, screening, and intervention.
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