Signs and Symptoms

• Blurred vision at near
• Double-vision
• Headaches associated with near work
• Words run together when reading
• Burning, stinging, watery eyes or excessive sensitivity to light
• Vision worse at the end of the day
• Skipping or repeating lines when reading
• Dizziness or nausea associated with near work
• Head tilt or closing one eye when reading

 

Difficulty copying from the board in school

Avoidance of reading and near work

Omitting small words when reading

Writing uphill or downhill

Misaligning digits in columns of numbers

Reading comprehension declining over time

Inconsistent/poor sports performance

Holding reading material too close

Short attention span

 

Difficulty completing assignments in reasonable time

Saying “I can’t” before even trying

Inability to estimate distances accurately

Misplaces or loses papers, objects, belongings

Car sickness or motion sickness

Forgetful, poor memory or attention

Loses place when reading (uses Finger to follow a line of print)

Substitutes words while reading or copying

Reverses letters or numbers

 

Reads out-loud slowly then has trouble remembering what was read

Squints, closes, or covers one eye when reading or doing homework

Eyes hurt or feel tired after a period of computer or near work

Blurred vision at distance when looking up from computer or reading

Difficulty with sports that require good eye-hand coordination

Restless when working at a desk or avoids tasks that require concentration

Unusual rubbing or blinking of eyes

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