Irlen Dyslexia Centre Taree

Have you previously been given coloured lenses by an optometrist and they only worked a little bit or for a little while?
Did you choose the colour by looking through an overlay sheet or into a machine which changed the colour of light?

Do you know not all coloured lenses are designed or prescribed equal?

Irlen lenses are individualised and specific to the wearere based on a comprehensive assessment.

Find out more about Irlen testing and lens colour selection on the website
https://www.irlendyslexia.com/whats-involved-in-irlen-testing/
send us a DM or give us a call to discuss your needs on 4955 6904.

Reading

Remember to book in for your Recheck assessment if it's been 2 or more years 😎🤓

WHY ARE RECHECKS IMPORTANT? 🤔

As children grow it is vitally important to check their colour atleast every 2years, as their brains and visual pathways are constantly growing and developing and therefore the tint may need to be altered slightly to take into account these changes. As they get older they also understand better the need to have the tint as accurate as possible, are better at explaining what is happening for them and how the tints are working in order for them and the diagnostician to get the best colour tint possible.
Adults should also have a colour check as lenses can fade which happens quite gradually and can go unnoticed for sometime so they are not getting the full benefit of the lenses. Hormonal and life changes can also be a contributing factor in the need for a re-assessment as the chemicals in our brain change and adapt.

You do NOT grow out of Irlen Syndrome.

TINTED LENSES: Optometrist tinting versus Irlen tinting. Many optometrists are now providing tinted lenses to people and claiming that they are the same as Irlen lenses, but they are really only relieving glare sensitivity without investigating other Irlen related issues like;
* poor comprehension
* reading rate
* reading accuracy
* fading of text
* movement of words
* concentration on academic tasks
* mixing up mathematic symbols
* rereading for understanding
* inability to focus
All of the above are investigated during an Irlen appointment. That is why it takes a lot longer to select the specific tint at an Irlen Clinic than it does to select tinted lenses from an optometrist who is not trained in the Irlen method. Sometimes a number of different tints are required to remove all of the symptoms experienced. The lenses in the image look very similar and would both reduce glare for an individual, but an Irlen Diagnostician assesses all of the above symptoms before determining what is needed to remove them. To understand more about Irlen Syndrome, go to www.irlendyslexia.com

THE CORRELATION BETWEEN VISUAL PERCEPTION AND READING DIFFICULTIES OR DYSLEXIA.
For years there has been an argument put forth that reading difficulties or dyslexia have no direct link to vision or visual perception.
However there has been research done back in 2017 in Turkey which shows a direct connection between difficulties in visual perception and difficulties in reading.https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1147376.pdf
The International Dyslexia Association itself has also been looking into these same connections as far back as 2016, and again found a link between children adults with poor visuospatial awareness and dyslexia.
https://dyslexiaida.org/what-is-the-role-of-the-visual-system-in-reading-and-dyslexia/
As they agree and believe more work needs to be done to determine how to treat these deficits to improve visuospatial awareness and therefore improve reading, there is a treatment already available.
Irlen Spectral Filters worn as glasses calm the visual cortex, improve visual perception and therefore improve reading in those with reading difficulties and some diagnosed as being dyslexic.

Yes I’ve Heard of Irlen Syndrome!

This Assistant Principal always gets asked at school if his Irlen glasses are transitions. He tells people:

"No, they're Irlen lenses to help with reading and my day to day work. Transitions don't even darken under indoor light".

Thanks to him for spreading awareness!

If you have any more questions https://yaxley-irlen.com/contact

There's a difference between just a Teacher and a GOOD Teacher. The latter always sees the light...

So important.

Raven-Symoné
Actor/Singer/Producer/Director

It was a thrill to meet and talk with you after hearing your amazing story and how Irlen Lenses have changed your life both personally and in your career. I watched you on The Cosby Show many years ago and my kids watched you on That's So Raven! Your talk was insightful and entertaining. Thank you for sharing 🤍

Raven was one of the presenters at our recent Irlen International Conference in Long Beach, CA. Needless to say, she was great!

➡️ swipe to see Riley's Irlen Lenses

Without Riley's Irlen Lenses, he has difficulty with reading, reporting that words move, shake, blur and 'mix together side to side'. The white background stands out more than the black and is 'in his face'. He is often distracted by the gaps in the words on the page appearing to look like 'waves' moving down the page. These symptoms create a lot of eye strain and anxiety for Riley even though he wears glasses with an optometric script.

Now he has his specifically tinted Irlen Spectral Filters, he no longer experiences any of these symptoms and is also able to comprehend a lot better, not needing to reread for understanding. He reported that they 'feel nice' when he puts them on. 'I love my glasses! They are so relaxing for my eyes. Thank you so much. '

For assessment or more information, contact us at [email protected]
We are located in Taree, NSW, Australia

Talking to Helen Irlen at our Conferences is always a highlight! Her passion, dedication and research have impacted millions of children and adults throughout the world, mine included. She has given me the opportunity to change the lives of many people in our area which I am forever grateful for 🙏💜

We have changed over the years!... Helen Irlen and I
2006: International Conference, Auckland, New Zealand
2013: Australasian Conference, Canberra, Australia

Helen Irlen's incredible journey in identifying and developing a solution for what we now know as Irlen Syndrome spans an amazing 33 years!

PART 1: of that Timeline includes a featured story on 60 Minutes in Australia in 1985!

PART 2: includes an International Conference in Auckland, New Zealand where I first met Helen Irlen!