Signs of Vision Problems

The following signs and symptoms usually indicate vision problems. Call our office for
a diagnostic evaluation if you or someone close to you exhibits any of the following:

Holding a book very close (7 or 8 inches away)

Turning head to use only one eye

Covering or closing one eye while reading

Squinting for either near or far visual tasks

Moving head back and forth, rather than eyes, while reading

Omitting letters, words or phrases

Complains of seeing double or of blurred vision

Writing which is difficult to read, is crowded or inconsistent in size

Mistakes words with similar beginnings

Miscalls or omits "small" words

Excessive blinking or watering of eyes

Losing place while reading

Using a finger or marker to keep place

Headaches during or after reading

Misaligns digits in columns of numbers

Writing uphill or downhill

Reversing letters (d for b) or words (saw for was)

Rereads or skips words while reading

Excessive rubbing of eyes while engaged in visual tasks

Fatigues easily

Lip reading or whisper reading to reinforce comprehension

Poor eye-hand coordination, ie. difficulty with catching a ball

Burning or itching eyes

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