Signs of Visual Impairment

Behaviors that may indicate a visual impairment:

* Does not attempt to locate objects visually.

* Usually turns towards or fixates on light sources (such as overhead  
  lighting, lamps of sunlight.

* Engages in visual self-stimulation such as eye-poking or hand flapping.

* Does not make eye contact.

* Has difficulty walking or crawling smoothly across areas that look 
  different (such as carpet or tile).

* Needs to touch or have an object close to the face to identify it.

* Prefers only brightly colored or shiny objects.

* Has difficulty reaching for and grasping objects in a consistent manner.

* Squints, covers or closes one eye when looking at objects.

* Has eyes that are red or watery, not clear.

* Eyes that turn in or out at any time.

* Turns or tilts head or body while using vision.