Symptom Checklist for Vision Problems
If you recognize any of these symptoms in yourself or your child, call our office to schedule an appointment for a developmental vision evaluation. Vision problems can affect learning, behavior, and daily activities.
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 the same word in the next sentence
- Poor reading comprehension
- Difficulty copying from the chalkboard
- Poor handwriting, misaligned numbers
- Letter or word reversals after first grade
- Difficulty following directions
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, closing, or blocking one eye when reading
- Exaggerated head movement when reading
- Very close reading distance
- Inconsistent or poor sports performance
Behavior Clues
- Smart but struggling in school
- Low self-esteem, poor self-image
- Temper flare-ups, aggressiveness, emotional outbursts
- Frequent crying, overly emotional
- Short attention span, easily distracted
- Fatigue after school or work
- Frustration, stress, irritability
- Withdrawn, lacks confidence, avoids challenges
Common Mislabels
Many children with undiagnosed vision problems are mistakenly labeled:
- Lazy
- Dyslexic
- Having Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
- A slow learner
- Having a behavioral problem
- Working below potential
- Learning disabled
- Immature
Keep in mind even one of the symptoms above can be a sign that you or your child may have a vision problem at the root of his or her difficulties. By scheduling a developmental vision evaluation in our office, we will be able to determine the full depth of the vision problem.

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