Three areas of concern in detecting symptoms of learning-related vision problems are highlighted in this checklist.

Appearance of the Eyes

• Crossed, turning in, out or moving independently
  of each other
• Reddened, watering eyes, encrusted eyelids

Behavioral Indications of Possible Vision Difficulty

• Dislike or avoidance of close work
• Short attention span for the child's age or frequent
  daydreaming
• Turns or tilts head to use one eye or closing one eye
• Placing head close to book or desk when reading or
  writing
• Excessive blinking or rubbing of eyes
• Losing place while reading or writing
• Using finger or marker to guide eyes
• Difficulty remembering what is read
• Persistent reversals after second grade
• Difficulty remembering, identifying and reproducing
  basic geometric forms
• Difficulty with sequential concepts
• Poor eye-hand coordination when copying from chalkboard, throwing or catching a ball, buttoning clothing or tying their shoes

Complaints Associated With using the Eyes

• Headaches, nausea and dizziness
• Burning or itching eyes
• Blurring of vision at any time
• Double vision