What Is Irlen® Syndrome?
Irlen® Syndrome (Scotopic Sensitivity) (SSS) is a perceptual problem that can make letters and words on a page appear to move or shift. It is hereditary and tends to run in families. However, an individual can also acquire symptoms of Irlen® Syndrome as a result of illness, medical procedures, or traumatic brain injury (or concussion). Irlen® Syndrome can create a barrier to learning and performing and affects people in a variety of ways. Some of the symptoms of Irlen® Syndrome include:
-
Light sensitivity; being bothered by glare, sunlight, headlights or streetlights
-
Strain or fatigue with computer use
-
Fatigue, headaches, mood changes, restlessness, or an inability to stay focused with bright or fluorescent lights
-
Trouble reading words that are on white, glossy paper
-
Words or letters shifting, shaking, blurring, moving, running together, disappearing, or becoming difficult to perceive while reading
-
Difficulty reading music
-
Feeling tense, tired, sleepy, or even getting headaches with reading
-
Problems judging distance and difficulty with such things as escalators, stairs, ball sports, driving, or coordination
-
Migraine headaches
Take the self-test and then contact me to make an appointment if you have any symptoms:
Take Self-test
Screening takes between 1.5-2 hrs. Cost of screening is $195. Colored overlays and other recommendations are provided to assist with decreasing the symptoms of Irlen® Syndrome. Only those with moderate to severe Irlen® Syndrome will need to proceed to an Irlen® Diagnostician to determine which wavelengths of light your brain has trouble processing. Through this process, a unique tint that is personalized to your needs will be created. Your personalized color will be worn as glasses or contact lenses.