What are some of the signs of vision loss or impairment?

Here are some (but not all) of the signs that indicate possible visual impairments:

bring items closer to face

squinting eyes

closing or covering of one or both eyes

complaining that items are blurry and hard to see

complaining of blurred, hazy, or double vision

eyes exhibiting nystagmus- the involuntary movement, shaking, jerking, or wandering of the eyes.

Amblyopia (lazy eye) or strabismus (misalignment or crossing of the eyes)

difficulty in dark, dimly lit environments

finding printed and handwritten documents difficult to see

becoming clumsy, struggling to navigate stairs and detect changes in terrain

difficulty seeing presentations, written items on the board, and copying notes from any information presented.

difficulty staying on the lines of a page when writing

eye fatigue, discomfort, eye pain, headaches, and tiredness after straining to use vision.

sensitivity to bright lights and glare from lighting

If you yourself are experiencing or if you are seeing any of these symptoms or other symptoms not listed in someone you know, please reach out for guidance and support!