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CAN YOU READ COMFORTABLY T
he Irlen Method has helped children and adults overcome extreme difficulty with reading. Irlen syndrome can be a part of the problem for people who have eye problems, dyslexia, ADD/HD, autism, asperger syndrome, dyspraxia, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraine and headaches.
If you or your child is experiencing visual effects such as text wobbling, moving, flickering, blocking out, underlining, halo effects, head aches, a feeling of over brightness then it would be useful to have an assessment in this regard.
Problems most often occur under conditions of bright lighting, fluorescent lighting, black/ white contrast, and continued performance. For individuals with Irlen Syndrome print may not be clear, stable or comfortable. As a result, reading can be slow and inefficient leading to skipping of words or lines, rereading, or poor comprehension.
If you would like more information or to book an appointment, contact Edwards Opticians on 01761 413212
For reasons that are still not well understood, these disturbing effects can often be reduced or even eliminated by placing a sheet of coloured plastic (an overlay) over the page or using coloured lenses. For some the benefits may be slight but for others the effects can be dramatic, significantly increasing reading speed and fluency and reducing headaches and eyestrain. Edwards opticians in Midsomer Norton have installed the ReadEZ software to help identify those who are likely to benefit from colour. They are the only opticians in the area offering this service at the moment and the test can be the answer to many reading and eyesight issues. As a company, they are dedicated to making solutions for Meares-Irlen syndrome accessible to all by offering high-quality, evidence-based products at affordable prices. The ReadEZ system provides a complete range of solutions including coloured overlays, coloured reading guides, coloured clip-ons and coloured prescription and non-prescription glasses.
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