Parent Resources
Spot the Signs of Childhood Vision Challenges.
Anyone who interacts with children, from parents and caregivers to teachers and counselors, should keep an eye out for early signs of childhood vision challenges. If someone you know displays any of these signs, please consult your PCP or eye doctor.
- Skips words or lines when reading
- Rubs eyes or closes/covers one eye when reading or working
- Holds material close or tilts head or paper
- Experiences eyestrain, headaches or fatigue with school work
- Is a good reader, but shows poor reading comprehension
- Writes uphill or shows poor sizing/spacing when writing
- Has blurry vision while looking far/near, or sustained while working
- Takes an abnormally long time to do homework or gets frustrated with schoolwork
- Has a poor attention span at school/home while doing schoolwork or reading
- Frequently squinting
- Double vision
- Motion sickness or dizziness
- Poor eye-hand coordination
- Poor posture
- Turns an eye in or out, up or down
- Uses finger-pointing when reading
Education Resources
When Should You Get Your Child’s Vision Checked? A Parent’s Guide
In this article, we’ll discuss when it’s a good time to get your child’s vision checked, the signs to look out for, and the importance of early detection and intervention.
Apply For Support
Left undiagnosed, vision challenges all facets of adolescent development, including sports, behavior and learning. Due to lack of insurance coverage and lack of vision resources in rural areas, patient care is often expensive, which is why we encourage you to apply for patient support if needed.
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