SYMPTOMS CHECKLIST

If you are experiencing more than three (3) of these symptoms, a Functional Vision Exam should be performed.

  • If these symptoms apply to you or your loved one, be sure to schedule a vision therapy evaluation!

    Tendency to close or cover one eye

    Headaches after doing near work for more than 10 minutes

    Blurry vision while looking between near and far objects

    Seeing words or lines move, jump, or swim while trying to read

    Eyes hurt or feel tense while doing close work

    Head tilt or movement

    Whispers when reading silently

    Poor reading comprehension

    Head too close to the paper while reading or writing

    Difficulty tracking moving objects, balls, etc.

    Writing is crooked or poorly spaced

    Errors copying from boards, computers, or books

    Avoids near work or reading, or tires easily from near work

    Difficulty completing assignments in the time allotted

    Reverses or forgets letters, numbers, or words

    Confuses similar-looking words

    Difficulty recognizing the same word in the next paragraph

    Poor visual-motor (eye/hand or eye/foot) coordination

    Confuses right and left

    Difficulty following a sequence of directions

    Comprehension decreases over time