Vision (Definition and Symptoms)

Definition: The sense of vision uses the eyes to collect information which the brain then interprets. The visual system works closely with the other senses to help us safely navigate and locate objects in our environments.

Symptoms of Over-Responsiveness:

• bothered by bright lights, sun

• dislikes visually busy places (stores, playgrounds, cluttered room)

• avoids eye contact

• prefers dim lighting, shade

• rubs eyes a lot, may get headaches from reading

Symptoms of Under-Responsiveness:

• loves shiny, spinning or moving objects

• difficulty with eye-hand coordination tasks (catching a ball, stringing beads, tracing and writing)

• loves action-packed, colorful TV shows and electronic games

• difficulty distinguishing between similar letters and shapes

• difficulty with visual-tracking, may lose place frequently while reading