Visual Difficulties Information
Visual Difficulties Checklist
If an individual is showing any signs of visual difficulties, it is recommended that they visit an optometrist for a full eye examination before a dyslexia assessment.
Visual Comfort and Reading Difficulties – Symptom Checklist
Do you often get headaches when you read or study?
Do your eyes often feel sore, gritty, or watery?
Does reading from white paper or a bright screen often feel uncomfortable?
Does print often appear blurred, or go in and out of focus while reading?
Does the print, book, or screen often appear double while reading?
Do words often seem to move or merge together when reading?
Do distant objects often appear more blurred after a reading session?
Do you often have to screw up your eyes to see more clearly when reading?
Do you often move your eyes around or blink to make reading clearer or more comfortable?
Do you experience any other vision problems that interfere with reading or studying?
If you have answered “yes” to any of the questions above — where “yes” means the symptoms occur persistently, several times a week (though not necessarily every day) — it’s recommended that you visit an optometrist for a full eye examination before a dyslexia assessment.
People who experience visual difficulties often show signs of discomfort or visual strain, especially when working with lots of text or detailed images for extended periods.
This can sometimes lead to changes in how they behave, either as a response to the discomfort or as a way to manage it.
These behavioural changes are often useful clues that someone might be struggling with their vision.
While not always the case, tasks that involve intense or prolonged reading or visual focus can make these difficulties more noticeable.
To find out more about visual difficulties see the video below:
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