WARNING SIGNS OF VISION PROBLEMS

If you or your child exhibit any of these signs and symptoms, visit us for an in-depth vision evaluation.

EARLY DETECTION CAN SAVE YEARS OF STRUGGLING!

PHYSICAL SIGNS:

  • Blurred vision at near
  • Blurrier far vision after doing prolonged near work
  • Print “runs together”, moves, or appears to float
  • Double vision
  • Eye(s) turn in or out
  • Tilting the head or covering one eye
  • Squinting, rubbing or excessively blinking of the eyes
  • Eyestrain, headaches or discomfort when reading
  • Eyestrain, headaches or discomfort with computer use
  • Tendency to get close to the page or computer screen
  • Poor body posture when reading or using the computer
  • Reddened eyelids
  • Light sensitivity
 

PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS:


  • Difficulty copying from the blackboard
  • Makes copying errors
  • Clumsiness or tendency to bump into objects
  • Poor sports performance
  • Loss of place when reading
  • Skips or rereads words and lines
  • Moves head when reading
  • Slow reader
  • Poor reader
  • Moves lips or subvocalizes while reading
  • Comprehension declines as reading continues
  • Comprehension improves when read to
  • Difficulty following directions
  • Misaligns digits or columns when doing math assignments
  • Overlooks small details or misreads math symbols
  • Difficulty completing schoolwork in reasonable time
  • Fatigues easily while doing homework or reading
  • Reverses letters, numbers or words (i.e. “b” for “d”, “was” for “saw”)
  • Confuses right and left direction
  • Poor spelling
  • Poor handwriting
  • Writes up- or downhill
  • Writing poorly spaced or crooked
  • Inconsistent performance in school


SECONDARY SYMPTOMS:


  • Avoids near work
  • Dislikes reading
  • Stress when doing near work
  • Difficulty concentrating when doing near work
  • Short attention span/ distractible
  • Poor memory
  • Frustration and anxiety associated with school
  • Seems to perform below potential
  • Poor self esteem and confidence in school
  • Misbehavior in school
  • Hyperactive
  • Increase in glasses prescription regularly
  • Car sickness
  • Nausea/ dizziness when reading