The following is a discussion and explanation of the most current theories and techniques used in the field of reading instruction.
Eyes are like the cameras of the mind.
They snap the picture, but the mind interprets. Like a camera the eyes must focus on something before the image is seen. Skilled readers make 3-5 fixations per line, while inexperienced readers can make 10 or more. Reading is primarily a psychological process. Eyes are simply an extension of the brain.