Vision Problems and Autism (ASD)

While autism and vision problems are separate medical issues (neither one directly causes the other), there is some noticeable overlap. Patients with autism frequently also suffer from vision issues which may exacerbate problems caused by their autism. For example, a vision issue which makes it hard to properly focus the eyes and maintain eye contact can make it even harder for someone with a developmental problem making communication difficult.  

Additionally, some vision issues can cause symptoms which may be mistaken for autism symptoms and thus lead to misdiagnosis.

 

Vision Problems and Autism (ASD) in PRIMARYCITY

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Vision Problems Often Experienced by People with Autism

There are a number of vision-related symptoms often experienced by people with autism.  These symptoms can be caused by the autism itself, but often are caused by vision issues. 

These symptoms include:

  • Poor eye contact
  • Peripheral vision issues
  • Eye tracking difficulty
  • Light sensitivity
  • Eye alignment issues

 

Autistic Behavior Due to Vision Issues

There are also some recognized autistic behaviors which can be caused, at least in part, by vision issues. These include:

  • Head tilting
  • Lack of eye contact
  • Visual stimming (flapping fingers in front of the eyes)
  • Absence of reciprocal play
  • Looking past, or through objects.
How are Autistic Patients Tested for Vision Issues?

How are Autistic Patients Tested for Vision Issues?

Depending on the level of the patient’s emotional and physical development, the vision testing process can vary. Often, the tests are done while the patient wears special lenses as they perform a series of activities. These tests help our doctor understand just how the autistic patient is seeing, and what can be done to improve their vision skills. Following the tests, our doctor will formulate a personalized treatment plan based on the patient’s needs and level of development.

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Summary

While vision issues and autism are separate conditions, they are often comorbid, and treating these vision problems can help improve the quality of life for autism patients, though their vision therapy should also be in conjunction with other forms of treatment or therapy. Vision therapy, with its highly individualized treatment plans, is a great choice both for correcting vision issues and for working with autism patients who have additional struggles. If your child has autism, and you suspect they may also be suffering from a vision issue, contact us to schedule an appointment for a consultation. If you'd like to schedule a comprehensive eye exam with our developmental optometrist, please call 111-222-3333. Patients searching for advanced medical eye care visit our clinic from all over STATE, and we are proud to be a leading provider of medical eye care services for patients from CITY, SECONDARY1, SECONDARY2, and SECONDARY3.

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