Convergence insufficiency is the inability to maintain binocular function (keeping the two eyes working together) while working at a near distance. Typically, one eye will turn outward (intermittent exotropia) when focusing on a word or object near.
Individuals with convergence insufficiency will often experience:
- eyestrain (especially with or after reading)
- headaches
- blurred vision
- double vision
- inability to concentrate
- short attention span
- frequent loss of place
- squinting, rubbing, closing, or covering an eye
- sleepiness during the activity
- trouble remembering what was read
- words appear to move, jump, swim or float
- problems with motion sickness and/or vertigo
This link is a good description of convergence insufficiency and will give you some ideas for where OT plays a role in treatment. At KIS we treat using the brock string in treatment.
www.theottoolbox.com/what-is-convergence-insufficiency
The photo used was seen on https://nvdctherapy.com/vision-learning/convergence-insufficiency
Oculomotor control is a fine motor skill, that without the correct supports, is unable to function as it is intended. Like any other fine motor skill, a strong core foundation is imperative to the development of skills. As visual deficits are particularly hard to identify by themselves, this is an important piece of the puzzle.
Visual processing and visual efficiency are hidden eye problems that might not seem obvious when a child goes about his day. A child who needs glasses for acuity will squint his eyes or complain about headaches or blurry words on the page. A child with visual processing or visual efficiency difficulties may slip through the fuzzy visual cracks.
Visual perceptual skills are needed for so many functional skills.
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If you would like to see if we can help here is our information: Occupational Therapy for children is a therapeutic skilled service that focuses on independence for a child and their family. If a child is having difficulty with cognitive, physical, sensory, and motor skills, Occupational Therapy is a service that can help.
Kids in Stride - Therapy designed for Kids
Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy
2810 W. Us Hwy 64 Suite 2
Murphy, NC 28906
828-516-1700
https://kidsinstride.weebly.com
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