Signs of Adult Vision Problems Many adults have vision problems which began early in life. Others have vision problems that began when their jobs changed. There is a natural process of maturing which brings changes over time.
Arms are getting too short Fall asleep when reading Eyestrain, tugging sensations Blurry vision after near work Hard to read Thomas maps Reduced night vision Star patterns around lights Misread or mis-copy numbers Headaches after visual work Must re-read to understand Fluorescent lights bother your eyes Red, irritated, tired, dry eyes Sudden floaters or flashes of light
Signs of Children’s Vision Problems Caught early, many vision deteriorations and vision difficulties that limit children at school can be halted, remediated and even prevented
Homework takes much too long Must re-read to understand Reverses letters or words Poor at reading subjects Poor writing or spacing Misaligned numbers in math Slumps down over close work Holds reading work very close Squints, looking up from book Headaches after schoolwork Short attention span Avoids reading entirely Behavior problems at school Smart, listens to learn Performs below potential
Working on computers or video desplay terminals (VDTs) will not harm your eyes. often, when using a VDT for long periods of time, just as when reading or doing other close work, you blink less often than normal. This reduced rate of blinking makes your eyes dry, which may lead to the feeling of eyestrain or fatigue. Try to take regular breaks to look up or across the room and consider the use of artificial tears. Looking at objects further away usually relieves the strain on your eyes. If your vision blurs or your eyes tire easily, you should have your eyes examined by an ophthalmologist. Signs of Computer-related Vision Problems 70% of computer users complain of visual discomfort, changes in vision, or of visual stress. Many permanent vision changes could be alleviated or even prevented if caught early.
Eyestrain as day wears on Letters swim on screen Can’t proofread on screen Blurry vision after work Changes in your eyesight Head, neck aches at computer Mental fatigue at computer Present lenses don’t work Red, watery eyes Trouble reading printouts Given up reading books
