Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Also known as MISViS, Meares-Irlen Syndrome, Irlen Syndrome and Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome. This is a condition that is characterised by a range of symptoms which occur when reading text on a page typically black text on white paper.
Some of the symptoms include:
Words or letters appearing to move, blur or distort
Difficulty keeping track of words whilst reading
Sensitivity to the brightness of the page and glare
Headaches and eye strain, eyes feeling tired and sore
Visual Stress can affect children and adults.
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Visual assessments are carried out from seven years of age.
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No. Dyslexia is typically diagnosed by Educational Psychologists, Specialist Teachers with Post Graduate Level 7 in Dyslexia Assessments and some Clinical Psychologists also.
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Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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Any Educational Psychologist/ teacher reports, referral letters where applicable.
Please bring your current spectacles and written spectacle prescription where applicable.
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Yes, visual assessments can be carried out prior to SpLD assessments.
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No, you can self refer
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No, visual stress is about how the brain processes visual information.
Dyslexia is a learning difference that affects how language is processed and can impact reading, writing and organising thoughts.
One does not cause the other.
