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Irlen Testing & Visual Therapy

At Adrian Yssel Optometrists, we understand the critical role vision plays in your daily activities, especially when it comes to reading and responding to light. If you or your child are facing challenges in these areas, our Irlen testing and visual therapy services are tailored to meet your unique needs.

Understanding Irlen Syndrome

Irlen Syndrome, also known as Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome, is a visual processing disorder. It can manifest as difficulties with reading, light sensitivity, headaches and visual stress. These challenges often go unrecognised because standard eye exams and educational assessments do not typically detect them.

Identifying the signs

If you or your child experience the following, you may have Irlen Syndrome:

  • Discomfort while reading
  • Blurring
  • Headaches
  • Eye strain
  • Sensitivity to bright lights, fluorescent lights or certain colour contrasts

Our comprehensive Irlen testing

Our Irlen Test is a detailed assessment designed to identify the presence of Irlen Syndrom. This process involves:

  • Initial Consultation: We discuss your visual history and the specific challenges you face.
  • Perceptual Assessment: This evaluates how you perceive text and lighting.
  • Colour Spectrum Analysis: Here, we determine which colours improve your visual processing.

This thorough assessment ensures we capture a complete picture of your visual processing issues.

Visual Therapy

After identifying the specific issues, our visual therapy sessions are customised to address your individual needs, including:

  • Use of coloured overlays and filters - these tools help reduce the visual stress associated with reading.
  • Eye tracking exercises - these strengthen the eye muscles and improve reading efficiency.
  • Visual perceptual training - this enhances your ability to process visual information accurately and quickly.

Our therapy aims not just to alleviate symptoms but to enhance your overall visual processing abilities.

Visual therapy for children

Children with Irlen Syndrome often face challenges in academic environments. They struggle with reading fluency, comprehension, and sustained attention Our visual therapy is particularly beneficial for these young learners.

We provide a supportive and engaging environment where children can develop their reading skills and overcome their visual processing challenges. Our goal is to ensure every child can read and learn effectively, setting them up for success in their academic and personal lives.

The benefits you can expect with visual therapy

Individuals who undergo our Irlen testing and visual therapy often report significant improvements, such as:

  • Enhanced reading abilities
  • Reduced visual stress
  • Improved concentration
  • Overall quality of life

Schedule a consultation with us today, and take the first step towards a clearer, more comfortable visual experience.

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