DO YOU KNOW THE SIGNS
OF VISION PROBLEMS?
How often do these symptoms occur?
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SIGNS OF A VISION PROBLEM
FREQUENCY
Blurry vision when looking close
Words on page appear to double, move, or overlap
Headaches while or after working close
Words run together when reading
Burning, itchy, or watery eyes
Falls asleep when reading
Seeing or performing worse at the end of the day
Skips or repeats lines when reading
Dizziness or nausea with near work
Tilts head or closes one eye when reading
Difficulty copying from the board at school
Reversals of letters (b/d or p/q) or words (was/saw)
Avoids near work such as reading
Omits or skips small words when reading
Writes uphill or downhill
Misaligns digits or columns of numbers
Low reading comprehension or worsens at end of day
Poor or inconsistent performance in sports
Holds reading material close or leans in to computer
Trouble keeping attention on reading
Difficulty completing assignments in reasonable time
Responds “I can’t” before trying something new
Avoids sports or games
Poor hand/eye coordination
Poor handwriting
Does not judge distance accurately
Clumsy, often knocks things over
Poor use or management of time
Does not make change well
Misplaces or loses belongings
Car or motion sickness
Forgetfulness or difficulties with remembering
Question of ADHD or behavior problems
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less than 15 points: routine exam recommended call 605-274-6717
16-24 points: developmental vision problem possible, vision therapy evaluation recommended call 605-271-7100
greater than 25 points: developmental vision problem likely, strongly recommend vision therapy evaluation, call 605-271-7100