What are the Symptoms of Convergence Insufficiency?
A person who has convergence insufficiency may show and/or complain of the following while doing close work (i.e., reading, computer work, deskwork, playing handheld video games, doing crafts, etc.): • 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
