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DO YOU KNOW THE SIGNS
OF VISION PROBLEMS?

How often do these symptoms occur?
Add up the points for your responses and see what you should do below.

 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

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