Investigation into the relationship between Parallel Visual Task Processing Ability and Academic Performance in School-Age Children

Background: This study explores the relationship between parallel visual task processing ability and academic performance in school-age children at a primary school in Wuxi City. Methods A total of 1044 school-age children from grades 1 to 6 in a Wuxi City primary school were selected as the research subjects. Eye position was assessed using the alternate cover test, and the Visual Perception Assessment System was used to evaluate cursor visual acuity, simultaneous vision, fusion vision, and stereoscopic vision under competitive conditions. The relationship between various parallel visual task performances and academic performance was studied using Spearman correlation analysis and Mann-Whitney U test. Results There is a positive correlation between competitive stereoscopic vision function and Chinese language performance (r = 0.073, P = 0.019). The median standardized Chinese language scores for the competitive stereoscopic vision detection score group and the non-score group were 0.29 and 0.19, respectively, and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant (U = 123007, Z=-2.491, P = 0.013). Conclusion Specific parallel visual task processing abilities in school-age children are related to Chinese language performance. These findings can provide appropriate assessment methods for individuals affected by visual problems, reducing the risk of visual issues affecting learning. Trail registration: Ethics Committee of Affiliated Children’s Hospital of Jiangnan University