Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome (SSS) or Irlen Syndrome causes eye problems for many people because it alters the way they see things. This keeps many people from reading efficiently and effectively. Many people with Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome do not realise that they are experiencing these visual distortions.

 

In some cases coloured overlays or lenses can improve reading. For a basic colour filter test or to purchase coloured overlays please contact us.

 

 

Clues To Spotting Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome *

Reading Characteristics:                           Complaints While Reading 

 

Reads in dim lighting                                   Strain or fatigue
Skips words or lines                                    Headaches or nausea
Reading is slow and hesitant                        Falling asleep
Slow reading rate                                       Eye pain
Inability to read continuously                       Print indistinct
Misreads words                                          Backgound uncomfortably bright
Trouble tracking                                        Avoids reading

IMPORTANT

If you suspect Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome, the individual must first have a comprehensive vision exam by an optometrist or ophthalmologist to have any acuity or refraction problems corrected. Then testing can be done to determine the existence of SSS.

Often, an individual with dyslexia has more than one type of learning disability. Tinted lenses or plastic overlays were found to help 88% of dyslexic individuals read better.

* Source: The Irlen Institute, Long Beach, California

 

 

Click on the links below to experience some examples of Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome