Possible Vision Problems
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[one_third]Eye coordination problems[/one_third][one_third]Inability to coordinate the eyes together effectively[/one_third][one_third_last]
- Closes or covers one eye
- Occasionally sees double
- Rubs eyes frequently
- Able to read for only a short time
- Poor reading comprehension
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[one_third]Eye focusing problems[/one_third][one_third]Inability to easily refocus eyes or maintain clear focus[/one_third][one_third_last]
- Holds things very close
- Complains of blurred vision
- Poor reading comprehension
- Says eyes are tired
- Able to read for only a short time
- Has headaches when reading
[/one_third_last][one_third]Eye tracking problems[/one_third][one_third]Inadequate ability to smoothly and accurately move the eyes from one point to another[/one_third][one_third_last]
- Moves head excessively when reading
- Frequently loses place, skips lines when reading
- Uses finger to keep place
- Poor reading comprehension
- Short attention span
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[one_third]Faulty visual form perception[/one_third][one_third]Inability to discriminate differences in size, shape, or form[/one_third][one_third_last]
- Mistakes words with similar beginnings
- Difficulty recognizing letters, words, or simple shapes and forms
- Can’t distinguish the main idea from insignificant details
- Trouble learning basic math concepts of size, magnitude, and position
[/one_third_last][one_third]Faulty visual memory[/one_third][one_third]Inability to remember and understand what is seen[/one_third][one_third_last]
- Trouble visualizing what is read
- Poor reading comprehension
- Poor speller
- Trouble with mathematical concepts
- Poor recall of visually presented material
[/one_third_last][one_third]Difficulty with laterality and directionality[/one_third][one_third]Poor development of left/right awareness[/one_third][one_third_last]
- Trouble learning right and left
- Reverses letters and words
- Trouble writing and remembering letters and numbers
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