Health & Fitness
29 Signs that Your Child Has an Undetected Vision Problem
Your child may have an undetected vision problem. Here are 29 signs that a typical school screening hasn't detected a problem.
The American Optometric Association states 1 in 4 children have a vision problem that affects their ability to learn. Many of those problems are vision problems which aren’t detected during typical vision screenings performed by schools and pediatricians.
We've compiled a listing of the 29 symptoms that your child may have an undetected vision problem. Here are the first five — click through to read more.
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Has a crossed or lazy eye
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Tilts the head to one side on a frequent basis, or has one shoulder that is noticeably higher
Squints, blinks, and/or closes one eye repeatedly
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Holds the book close while reading
Has poor hand-eye coordination.
Read about the rest of the 29 signs that your child has an undetected vision problem.