Alan Penn Irlen Clinic

The Alan Penn Irlen Clinic, personally trained and certified by the originator Helen Irlen, is a specialist in the diagnostic assessment and correction of a Visual Processing condition called Irlen Syndrome. Using the original and proven Irlen Method, Irlen Spectral Filters used in spectacles or contact lenses help to:

- Reduce visually induced anxiety and stress
- Increase confidence and self esteem
- Give a greater sense of wellbeing
- Support better sleep patterns


Anyone can have the Irlen syndrome, irrespective of intelligence with some studies showing that 1 in 5 persons will benefit from spectral filtering. It is common condition that can be present across many family members. Irlen syndrome if often found in those who have or experience:

- Reading Problems
- Light Sensitivity
- Headaches
- ADHD
- Autism
- Brain Injury


There are also many Psychological, Medical and Visual Problems which have been helped by the Irlen Method (where symptoms include light sensitivity, processing difficulties, and sensory overload are present). Some of which are:

- Low Vision/Visually Impaired
- Light-Induced Epilepsy
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Strokes
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Auto Immune Diseases
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Cerebral Palsy
- Fibromyalgia
- Viral Illnesses
- Tourette Syndrome
- Lyme Disease
- Agoraphobia


The problems associated with Irlen Syndrome are often exaggerated by modern artificial (fluorescent) lighting and increased VDU usage in classrooms or the workplace. Irlen problems can be life-long, changing from childhood into adulthood.