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SHORT SELF TEST
Do you or someone you know have difficulty reading?
Answer the following questions:
YES
NO
Do you skip words or lines when reading?
Do you reread lines?
Do you lose your place?
Are you easily distracted when reading?
Do you need to take breaks often?
Do you find it harder to read the longer you read?
Do you get headaches when you read?
Do your eyes get red and watery?
Does reading make you tired?
Do you blink or squint?
Do you prefer to read in dim light?
Do you read close to the page?
Do you use your finger or other markers?
Do you get restless, active, or fidgety when reading?
Number of 'Yes'
If you answered yes to three or more of these questions, then you might be experiencing the effects of a perception problem called Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome, which can interfere with your reading efficiency. Now, for the first time, there is a simple method Irlen Coloured Filters worn as glasses or contact lenses that can help people overcome this problem quickly and easily.
Irlen Syndrome, a type of perceptual processing problem, can affect both academic and non-academic areas.The following difficulties may also be affected by Irlen Syndrome/Scotopic Sensitivity and may improve with the use of Irlen Coloured Filters when worn as glasses or contact lenses. Download the Self-Test For Irlen Syndrome to determine if you have any problems in the following areas: