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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 or email at
kparparian@lhob.org
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.
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
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