Normally when you are looking at a close subject, your eyes should move together to focus on it, and refocus futher out when you view an object far away. Unfortunately, there are some people who experience a disorder known as convergence insufficiency where this doesn’t happen correctly.
Sufferers of convergence insufficiency may show signs and symptoms such as double or blurred vision, floating words while reading, eyestrain, or closing one eye. These symptoms can be identified by an eye doctor in Olympia like Douglas Jeske. A person with convergence insufficiency may have great vision otherwise.
Usually diagnosed at a young age, it can cause reading to become difficult, and can sometimes even appear to be a learning disability instead. Some people have even been wrongfully diagnosed for disorders like A.D.H.D. and depression, and put on unnecessary medication.
It’s important to know that symptoms are not always present for everyone, and not everyone who has symptoms such as these suffers from convergence insufficiency. If you feel you or a family member may be experiencing symptoms or has a hard time reading, consulting with your eye care professional is an excellent next step!
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