Irlen Screening

What is Irlen Syndrome?

Irlen Syndrome is a visual perceptual difference that can make reading hard. People with Irlen Syndrome may experience print as blurry, moving, or unstable. They may be sensitive to light, especially bright or florescent light. They may experience increased eye strain, fatigue, headaches, poor depth perception and may be clumsy. At school, they may be seen as inattentive, disruptive, or be suspected of having a learning disability. They may read slowly, have difficulty with reading comprehension, struggle to complete assignments on time, and have poor handwriting.

Amazingly, there is a simple and effective treatment for Irlen Syndrome--the addition of color via either colored overlays or lenses. As a certified senior Irlen screener, I can help determine the presence of Irlen Syndrome and identify the correct colored overlays. (Overlays are translucent colored sheets that can be placed on top of reading materials.) I can then give a referral for Irlen lenses (called filters).

Here is an informative video about Irlen Syndrome: https://youtu.be/h0Cqkm8D90M

To find out more about Irlen Syndrome visit the following websites:

• Irlen.com

• Irlensyndrome.org