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

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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• 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