Symptoms of Irlen® Syndrome
There are a wide range of potential Irlen® symptoms and different people may be affected in different ways. Symptoms of Irlen® Sydnrome can include;
- Bothered by glare, fluorescent lights, bright lights, sunlight and sometimes lights at night
- Some individuals experience physical symptoms and feel tired, sleepy, dizzy, anxious, or irritable. Others experience headaches, mood changes, restlessness or have difficulty staying focused, especially with bright or fluorescent lights.
- Poor comprehension
- Misreads words
- Problems tracking from line to line
- Reads in dim light
- Skips words or lines
- Reads slowly or hesitantly
- Takes breaks
- Loses place
- Avoids reading
- Strain and fatigue
- Tired or sleepy
- Headaches or nausea
- Fidgety or restless
- Eyes that hurt or become watery
- Problems with concentration when reading and doing academic tasks
- Often people can appear to have other conditions, such as attention deficit disorder, and are given medication unnecessarily.
- Trouble copying
- Unequal spacing
- Unequal letter size
- Writing up or downhill
- Inconsistent spelling
- Clumsiness
- Difficulty catching balls
- Difficulty judging distances
- Additional caution necessary while driving
- Words on the page lack clarity or stability; i.e., may appear to be blurry, moving, or disappear
- Strain or fatigue from computer use
- Difficulty reading music
- Sloppy, careless math errors
- Misaligned numbers in columns
- Ineffective use of study time
- Lack of motivation
- Grades do not reflect the amount of effort
What the printed page can look like
The video below from Irlen.com shows what the Irlen® Syndrome symptoms look like.
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How does the Irlen® Method work?
The Irlen® Method is non-invasive technology that uses colored overlays and filters to improve the brain’s ability to process visual information.
Content and Video Source: Irlen.com