Referrals
 |
| A child playfully rubs noses with his teacher of the visually impaired |
Refer Someone You Believe May Need Our Services
If you or someone you know may need our services, either at our location or in a private home or other location, please call Karen Parparian at 954-463-4217.
You are welcome to visit the Lighthouse of Broward with no obligation to determine for yourself how our services may be suitable for you. Please call to make an appointment.
Vision Problems in Children: Signs and Symptoms of Child Vision Problems
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