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Here are some signs and symptoms to look for that may indicate a vision problem. (courtesy of COVD)http://www.covd.org/?page=Symptoms
Performance problems
How to Identify a "Vision" Problem
Children should be referred for a comprehensive eye exam whenever visual symptoms are noticed or if they are not achieving their potential. Many of these vision problems will not be detected during a school vision screening or limited vision assessment as part of a school physical or routine pediatric health evaluation.
Identifying possible vision problems from the symptoms:-
Symptoms
-Complains of blurred vision
-Rubs eyes frequently
-Squints
Possible Vision Problems: Nearsightedness, Farsightedness, or Astigmatism (inability to see clearly in the distance or up close)
Symptoms
- Closes or covers one eye
- Occasionally sees double
- Rubs eyes frequently
- Able to read for only a short time
- Poor reading comprehension
Possible Vision Problems: Eye coordination problems (inability to coordinate the eyes together effectively)
Symptoms
- Holds things very close
- Complains of blurred vision
- Poor reading comprehension
- Says eyes are tired
- Able to read for only a short time
- Has headaches when reading
Possible Vision Problems: Eye focusing problems (inability to easily refocus eyes or maintain clear focus)
Symptoms
- Moves head excessively when reading
- Frequently loses place, skips lines when reading
- Uses finger to keep place
- Poor reading comprehension
- Short attention span
Possible Vision Problems: Eye tracking problems (inadequate ability to smoothly and accurately move the eyes from one point to another)
Symptoms
- Mistakes words with similar beginnings
- Difficulty recognizing letters, words, or simple shapes and forms
- Can't distinguish the main idea from insignificant details
- Trouble learning basic math concepts of size, magnitude, and position
Possible Vision Problems: Faulty visual form perception (inability to discriminate differences in size, shape, or form)
Symptoms
- Trouble visualizing what is read- Poor reading comprehension
- Poor speller
- Trouble with mathematical concepts
- Poor recall of visually presented material
Possible Vision Problems: Faulty visual memory (inability to remember and understand what is seen)
Symptoms
- Sloppy handwriting and drawing
- Can't stay on lines
- Poor copying skills
- Can respond orally but not in writing
Possible Vision Problems: Faulty visual motor integration (inability to process and reproduce visual mages by writing or drawing)
Symptoms
- Trouble learning right and left
- Reverses letters and words
- Trouble writing and remembering letters and numbers
Possible Vision Problems: Difficulty with laterality and directionality (Poor development of left/right awareness)
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