Take the Vision Quiz
A first step toward assessing if you or your child has a vision problem. Write in number that best describes how often each symptom occurs:
0=Never, 1=Seldom, 2=Occasionally, 3=Frequently, 4=Always
| SYMPTOM | SCORE |
|---|---|
| TOTAL POINTS: | |
| Headaches from near work | |
| Words run together when reading | |
| Burning, itchy, watery eyes | |
| Skips/repeats lines when reading | |
| Head tilt/closes one eye when reading | |
| Difficulty copying from chalkboard/overhead | |
| Avoids near work/reading | |
| Omits small words when reading | |
| Writes uphill or downhill | |
| Misaligns digits/columns of numbers | |
| Reading comprehension down | |
| Holds reading material too close | |
| Trouble keeping attention on reading | |
| Difficulty completing assignments on time | |
| Always says “I can’t” before trying | |
| Clumsy, knocks things over | |
| Does not use his/her time well | |
| Loses belongings/things | |
| Forgetful/poor memory |
A score of 20 or more points* indicates the need for a functional vision exam.
Download a PDF of the Vision Quiz.
* J AM Optom Assoc 2006;77:116-123.
