Symptoms of Vision Problems
The following symptoms may indicate that YOU or your CHILD has a VISION PROBLEM:
PHYSICAL CLUES
Red, sore, or itching eyes
Jerky eye movements, one eye turns in or out
Squinting, eye rubbing, or excessive blinking
Blurred or double vision
Headaches, dizziness, or nausea after reading
Head tilting, closing or blocking one eye when reading
PERFORMANCE CLUES
Avoidance of near work
Frequent loss of place
Omits, inserts, or rereads letters/words
Confuses similar looking words
Failure to recognize the same word in the next sentence
SECONDARY SYMPTOMS
Smart in everything but school
Low self-esteem, poor self image
Temper flare-ups, aggressiveness
Frequent crying
Short attention span
Irritability
Day dreaming
LABELED
Lazy
Dyslexic
Attention deficit disorder
Slow learner
Behavioral problem
Juvenile delinquent
Working below potential
If you or your child experiences any of the above, P.A.V.E.® recommends a learning related vision examination by a behavioral optometrist.
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