Why Irlen?

The Irlen Method is the only research-based method using coloured overlays and filters in the traditional optical method of the comparison of matched pairs of lenses.

Irlen lenses work in all light conditions and can be worn continuously throughout the day in all lighting conditions working to reduce stress and stabilise messages within the brain.

The basis of Irlen Syndrome is light sensitivity and a corresponding inability to cope with black/white contrast. The Irlen method includes a range of neutral density filters from across the spectrum, which can be added to colours reducing glare and eyestrain further.

Irlen can add specific frequencies to cope with fluorescent light and VDU whiteboards. An Irlen tinting session filters a narrow band/s of light so that Irlen lenses do not affect colour vision; at the end of lens evaluation the lenses will provide the same result as an overlay but the page will still appear white, colour sense is unchanged or improved. This is a different result and effect from other systems claiming to treat Irlen Syndrome.

Opticians and organisations other than Irlen Clinics have no connection with Helen Irlen or the Irlen Institute and do not use the Irlen Method.

The Colorimeter has no connection with Irlen

Find out more about the history of Irlen and the differences between Helen Irlen and Opticians other treatment methods.

Alternatively you can download the Wilkins v Irlen PDF, which is an informed opinion on the differences in the Coloromiter and Irlen Method from Sarah Dowling.

Daniel Amen MD

Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Amen is a nationally recognized expert in the fields of the brain and behaviour and brain imaging. "For the past 10 years, my clinics have screened all of our patients for Irlen Syndrome and our patients have successfully used Irlen Filters to alleviate many symptoms, including headaches, learning and reading problems, light sensitivity, and depth perception issues. In    performing before and after scans with the Irlen Filters as the only intervention, we have seen the brain become significantly more balanced" 

Contact James

Contact James with any questions you may have or for an informal chat about Irlen. You can contact him on:

t: 01536 761597
e: billettjames@hotmail.com
Online enquiry form

Downloads

Wilkins v Irlen - An Informed Opinion by Sarah Dowling

Further Information

Further information about Irlen Syndrome can be found at www.irlen.com

Please note that opticians and organisations other than Irlen Clinics have no connection with Helen Irlen, or the Irlen Institute and do not use the Irlen method.