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" Don&amp;#039;t assume your child has a behavior issue or learning disability if she&amp;#039;s having trouble paying attention or following instructions in class\u2014an eye problem might be the culprit. About 80 percent of how children learn is through visual processing of information, so an undetected issue can severely affect that, experts say.   Warning signs include:    1. Squinting, closing or covering one eye 2. Constantly holding books, papers and other materials close to the face 3. Tilting the head to one side 4. Rubbing eyes repeatedly all day 5. One or both eyes turning in or out 6. Constant redness or tearing   If you notice any of these, make an appointment with an ophthalmologist. Many schools have screening programs, but if you&amp;#039;re not sure if your child&amp;#039;s does, ask: A recent Vision Council Survey found that up to 67 percent of kids who had vision problems on school screenings aren&amp;#039;t getting the follow-up care they need, possibly because parents weren&amp;#039;t aware of the results. So be sure to get a copy and discuss it with your pediatrician, says Jean Ramsey, MD, associate professor of ophthalmology and pediatrics at Boston University School of Medicine. &amp;quot;A school screening is just a first step meant to pick up something that needs further evaluation with an in-depth exam,&amp;quot; says Dr. Ramsey. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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