How to Diagnose Eye Tracking Problems

Eye tracking problems normally present in young children as they begin to read. They may complain of blurred vision, read slowly, have headaches and difficulty concentrating. Eye tracking problems occur when the eyes do not turn properly to focus on a single object. One such eye tracking problem is called convergence insufficiency. It is important to have you or your child's eyes checked and diagnosed when experiencing vision difficulties.

Instructions

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  See an eye professional and discuss with him the vision problems you or your child has had. He performs tests on the eyes to check for problems.

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  Allow your doctor to perform a near point convergence test. Sit in a chair as your doctor takes an object such as a small ball or penlight and begins to bring it towards your face. Your doctor slowly brings the object towards the face until he can see your eyes are not focusing together.

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  Allow your doctor to perform a positive fusional vergence test. Read letters from an eye chart while viewing them through prism lenses. Your eye professional looks for signs of when double vision occurs as you read the letters. These tests help your doctor diagnose eye tracking problems.