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Irlen Syndrome - Symptoms​

DO ANY OF THESE HAPPEN TO YOU?  If so, Irlen Spectral Filters may help
Light Sensitivity/Photophobia…
  • Difficulty concentrating or working under bright or fluorescent lights

Reading & learning difficulties…
  • Inefficient reading
  • Difficulty reading print – shifts, shakes, blurs, moves, doubles, disappears or becomes difficult to perceive
  • Dyslexia

Slow reading rate…
  • Inability to read letters, numbers or words in groups.  
  • Problems tracking, correctly identifying words, skimming or speed-reading.

Headaches, migraines, strain or fatigue…
  • Strain, tension, fatigue, sleepy or headaches with reading, studying or even listening

Attention deficit (ADD/HD), Autism, Asperger Syndrome…
  • Problems concentrating while reading or doing written work  
  • Difficulty staying on task – need to look away from the page, become restless, fidgety or tired.
  • Behavioural and emotional problems

Poor depth perception…
  • Inability to accurately judge distance or spatial relationships  
  • May accidentally bump into others
  • May be unsure or have difficulty with stairs and ball sports

Traumatic brain injury (TBI), whiplash and concussions…
  • Blurred vision, dizziness, confusion, sensitivity to light &/or noise
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Even a few of these symptoms can mean Irlen Syndrome is affecting you.  Irlen Syndrome is not an optical problem.  It is a problem with the brain’s ability to process visual information.

Solutions

Once you have Irlen lenses, you can expect…
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Find out how we can help
  • Increased comfort when reading
  • Improved reading accuracy
  • Better reading comprehension
  • Increased reading speed
  • Reduced strain & fatigue while reading
  • Improved school performance
  • Easier work performance
  • Improved self-esteem
  • Reduced absenteeism
  • Increased satisfaction
  • Improved behaviour & mood
  • Better concentration & attention
  • Improved sports skills
  • Increased comfort from bright lights
  • Increased comfort from headlights at night
  • Increased comfort from glare from computers, i-pads & phones
  • Successful elimination of headaches & migraines caused from light & visual stress

Screening and diagnosing Irlen Syndrome

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Telephone

04 234 7662
​027 5646 526

Email

readeasynz@gmail.com
​irlen@hotmail.com
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