Spot the Signs of Childhood Vision Challenges.
Anyone who interacts with children, from parents and caregivers to teachers and counselors, should keep an eye out for early signs of childhood vision challenges. If someone you know displays any of these signs, please consult your PCP or eye doctor.
- Skips words or lines when reading
- Rubs eyes or closes/covers one eye when reading or working
- Holds material close or tilts head or paper
- Experiences eyestrain, headaches or fatigue with school work
- Is a good reader, but shows poor reading comprehension
- Writes uphill or shows poor sizing/spacing when writing
- Has blurry vision while looking far/near, or sustained while working
- Takes an abnormally long time to do homework or gets frustrated with schoolwork
- Has a poor attention span at school/home while doing schoolwork or reading
- Frequently squinting
- Double vision
- Motion sickness or dizziness
- Poor eye-hand coordination
- Poor posture
- Turns an eye in or out, up or down
- Uses finger-pointing when reading
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FAQ
Each child presents differently depending on their specific visual issues. Click on our Parents Resources box above to read a partial list of some of the signs and symptoms that children experience when there may be an eye—brain disconnect.
In today’s world of high-tech and research, new solutions for children’s health issues are always emerging. Alternative care suggests that there is “another way” to find a solution for their child’s problem. Vision therapy is no different. It is a non-surgical approach to reconnect the eyes and brain and restore a child’s confidence in their ability to learn.
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As school nurses and educators, you are oftentimes better positioned to spot certain behaviors and symptoms in children. If you have a student that displays signs on our list, let us know.
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Educators, a big way you can help us is by having us come speak with your schools. Often times, pediatric vision challenges present as ADD/ADHD and anger issues in children, and as educators, catching vision disorders often starts with us.
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