A tool for vision therapy diagnosis

Take the vision quiz with your child

Do these symptoms look familiar? Take the vision quiz below, selecting the option that best describes how often each symptom occurs:

0=never, 1=seldomly, 2=occasionally, 3=frequently, 4=always

SYMPTOM	SCORE
Headaches from near work	01234
Words run together when reading	01234
Burning, itchy, watery eyes	01234
Skips/repeats lines when reading	01234
Head tilt/closes one eye when reading	01234
Difficulty copying from chalkboard/overhead	01234
Avoids near work/reading	01234
Omits small words when reading	01234
Writes uphill or downhill	01234
Misaligns digits/columns of numbers	01234
Reading comprehension down	01234
Holds reading material too close	01234
Trouble keeping attention on reading	01234
Difficulty completing assignments on time	01234
Always says "I can't" before trying	01234
Clumsy, knocks things over	01234
Does not use his/her time well	01234
Loses belongings/things	01234
Forgetful/poor memory	01234
TOTAL POINTS

A score of 20 or more points* or the persistence of 1 to 2 symptoms indicates the need for a Visual Efficiency Exam/Developmental Vision Exam. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.

* J AM Optom Assoc 2006;77:116-123.