The Bridges To Healing
Irlen® Syndrome
C It Right
It's Not an Optical Problem
Irlen Syndrome (also referred to at times as Meares-Irlen Syndrome, Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome, and Visual Stress) is a perceptual processing disorder. It is not an optical problem. It is a problem with the brain’s ability to process visual information. This problem tends to run in families and is not currently identified by other standardized educational or medical tests.
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It is a brain perception issue that affects about 15% – 17% of the population. About 85% of incarcerated people have the Irlen Syndrome. Most of these people have never heard of the Irlen Syndrome and they can get some relief from symptoms. It could prevent so much pain and suffering along with diminished self-confidence and self-love. The cost can be worked out to fit your program.
Light Sensitivity
Physical symptoms include feeling tired, sleepy, dizzy, anxious, or irritable
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Reading problems
Will often skip words, will read slowly, prefer to read in dim light, have poor comprehension, avoids reading
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Discomfort
Feelings of strain and fatigue, headaches or nausea, fidgety or restless
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​Attention and Concentration Problems​Can appear to have other conditions, such as attention deficit disorder
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Writing Problems
​Writing up or downhill, have inconsistent spelling, trouble copying
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Depth Perception
​Difficulty judging distances, difficulty catching balls
Distortions​
Words on the page lack clarity or stability; i.e., may appear to be blurry, moving, or disappear
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