Signs & Symptoms of a Vision Problem Unfortunately, many people do not recognize that they have a vision problem. Most certainly, children rarely report they are having visual difficulties. There are physical clues that point to possible vision problems, but surprisingly, many of the symptoms that would indicate a person is having vision problems seem entirely unrelated to vision. Yet, these symptoms are manifesting as a direct result of a vision problem. Take the Vision QuizIf you recognize any of these symptoms in yourself or your child, call our office to schedule an appointment.Performance Clues Avoidance of near work Frequent loss of place when reading Omitting, inserting, or rereading words in a paragraph Confusing similar looking words Failure to recognize same word in next sentence Poor reading comprehension Difficulty copying from the chalkboard Poor handwriting, misaligns numbers Letter or word reversals after first grade Difficulty following directions Behaviour Clues Smart, but struggling in school Low self-esteem, poor self image Temper flare-ups, aggressiveness, emotional outbursts Frequent crying, over emotional Short attention span, easily distracted, can’t concentrate Fatigue after school / work Frustration, stress Irritability Withdrawn, lacks confidence, won’t try Physical Clues Red, sore, tearing, or itching eyes Jerky eye movements, one eye turning in or out Squinting, eye rubbing, or excessive blinking Blurred or intermittent double vision Headaches, dizziness, or nausea after reading Head tilting or closing or blocking one eye when reading Exaggerated head movement when reading Very close reading distance Inconsistent or poor at sports Has Been Diagnosed Dyslexia Attention Deficit and/or Hyperactive Non-Verbal Learning Disorder Sensory Processing Disorder Appears to Be Struggling with Behavioral Issues An underachiever Lazy or unmotivated Your Contact InformationName* First Last Email PhoneCAPTCHA Δ
