The following behaviors may signal vision problems. If a child exhibits any of these signs, consult a pediatric eye specialist.
- Avoidance of close work.
- Short attention span, frequent daydreaming.
- Tilting head to use only one eye or closing one eye.
- Placing head close to book or written work.
- Excessive blinking or rubbing of eyes.
- Using finger to mark place when reading.
- Unfinished written assignments.
- Problems with reading comprehension.
- Omitting, repeating, or confusing words.
- Poor eye-hand coordination when copying from a chalkboard, playing ball, or manipulating buttons.
- Headaches, dizziness, and nausea.
- Burning, itching eyes or blurred, double vision.
Source: SOLA's eyeQ Magazine |