12 Telltale Signals of Vision Problems In Children

1. Avoidance of close work.
2. Short attention span, frequent daydreaming.
3. Tilting head to use only one eye or closing one eye.
4. Placing head close to book or written work.
5. Excessive blinking or rubbing of eyes.
6. Using finger to mark place when reading.
7. Unfinished written assignments.
8. Problems with reading comprehension.
9. Omitting, repeating or confusing words.
10. Poor eye-hand coordination when copying from a blackboard, playing or manipulating buttons.
11. Headaches, dizziness and nausea
12. Burning, itching eyes or blurred, double vision.

Vision Disorders in a Clnical Population of Children Ages 6 Months to 18

*Findings based on a specialized clinical population and may not be representative of vision problems in the general population.

The Facts:

• 80% of learning is through vision.
• Eye-health examinations should begin @ 6 months and annually to 18 years.
• Eye-health examinations for children are paid annually by ALBERTA HEALTH.
• 13% 0f children from birth to age 5 have vision problems.
• 60% of students identified as problem learners have undetected vision problems.
• Only 14% of children under age 5 have received aCOMPREHENSIVE eye exam.

The information provided in this article and elsewhere on this website are for informational purposes only, and should NOT be considered a medical diagnosis or advice. When in doubt, please visit your local optometrist for a complete professional evaluation.