Irlen Diagnostic Clinic Newcastle Australia

24/09/2025

🌈On coloured paper instead of white, any distortions like moving, fading etc. are removed.🎼 I recently saw a young girl who gave up choir and playing the piano, because of her distortions. 😒She didn't know that everybody does not see things how she sees them, so never told anyone about how the music looked. When she told me, her mother was stunned, because she never dreamed that her daughter was experiencing this.🤦‍♀️ This is sad! 😥This is exactly what happens for children with Irlen Syndrome, when learning to read. They may see distortions on the page, but they think it is 'normal" so don't tell anyone. This is also sad! 😢Always ask your child who is struggling, "how do the words (or notes) look for you?" You may be surprised by their answer.😲
To find out more go to our website.

23/09/2025

Traumatic Brain Injuries can affect how your brain processes the information it receives from your body. We have clients who are now legally blind as a result of a TBI, but they are still sensitive to the light because the wavelengths of light are still entering their eyes and hence their brain. Irlen Syndrome can be acquired as a result of brain injury. We have a number of adults with TBI light sensitivity and their Irlen lenses are helping them cope with their disability. See the video

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tszjwG8SqZw

for further information about Irlen Syndrome, go to www.irlendyslexia.com

23/09/2025

How did Your child do in Naplan?
Did their results reflect their effort?
Do they try really hard in class but did not get good results?
Were their results poor compared to their intelligence?
Children with Irlen Syndrome try really hard to learn but, because they see distortions to the printing, or the white hurts their eyes they are unable to learn efficiently. Sometimes they just can't concentrate because it is so fatiguing they need to have little breaks, meaning they don't get their work finished in time.
If you think your child may have Irlen Syndrome a simple one hour assessment might give you and them the improvements your looking for.

You can find more information or take the self-test at www.irlendyslexia.com

22/09/2025

If Irlen has nothing to do with eyesight, then why do people wear glasses?

Irlen Syndrome is a visual processing difficulty, where the brain is unable to efficiently and accurately process the visual information seen by the eyes. Glasses with coloured lenses in them is the only way to protect the brain from the wavelengths of light (colours) that it is unable to process correctly.
There is no other way light gets to our brain except through our eyes.

The lens colour is chosen through a 2 hour comprehensive assessment based around visually intensive tasks including reading, and is specific to each individual.

21/09/2025

Irlen Syndrome is more than just reading.
It can affect balance and eye/hand coordination also.

19/09/2025

19/09/2025

Struggling with bright lights in the classroom? Irlen Filters are designed to reduce glare and enhance visual clarity by filtering out specific wavelengths of light. With these filters, students can experience improved comfort and focus, making reading and learning easier. Discover how Irlen Filters can make a difference in the school environment.

18/09/2025

🤦‍♀️Understanding the challenges faced by students is essential for creating an inclusive learning environment. Research indicates that 1 in 5 children may experience symptoms of Irlen Syndrome, which can impact their ability to copy from the board efficiently😟. Students may struggle to track their place, leading to repeated writing and erasures😒. Educators can play a crucial role in supporting these learners by recognizing these signs and providing the necessary accommodations👩‍🏫. Let's foster a classroom atmosphere that promotes understanding and support for all students.👫

18/09/2025

Can Irlen Syndrome Affect Co-ordination? 🤔
Absolutely it can, especially in children. Adults brains generally learnt to adjust so it is not as obvious.
There can be a difficulty catching or kicking a ball, riding a bike, walking on a balance beam or walking in a straight line and any sport involving a bat/racquet and ball such as cricket or tennis. 🏓
Some people seem clumsy, tripping over their own feet, bumping into objects or tipping over drinks.
This is because for some people, where their brain perceives objects in the environment (especially moving ones) is not exactly correct. So for some the object may seem closer or further than it actually is and so the ball might drop at their feet or even hit them in the head. 🤯
Wearing Irlen lenses normalises their spatial awareness and depth perception so they are more able to participate in sport and stop bumping into things. 🌈

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17/09/2025

Discover how Irlen spectral filters can make a difference in daily life. By removing specific parts of the light spectrum that the brain struggles to process, these filters provide clarity and comfort for those with visual processing challenges. Experience improved focus and reduced visual stress, allowing you to fully engage with the world around you. Did you know that all white surfaces reflect the entire rainbow of colours into our eyes, whereas blue paper only reflects the blue part of the rainbow into our eyes and eliminates all the other colours from what our brain "sees". That is why many people (children and adults) prefer reading from coloured paper instead of white. See the diagram explaining this on our website.