Understanding the causal mechanisms of visual processing problems: A possible biochemical basis for Irlen syndrome?

Effect of Colored Overlays on Reading Comfort in People with and without Meares-Irlen Syndrome

“…These abnormal perceptions affect up to 46% of individuals with dyslexia, reading problems, and learning difficulties [6] and 15% of individuals without such difficulties [7]. Further, MIS is associated with migraine [8], autism spectrum disorder [9], and chronic fatigue syndrome [10].…”

Production of know ledge: genetic basis, biochemical and immunological of Meares-Irlen Syndrome

“…A deficiency of essential fatty acids is significantly related to the onset of visual symptoms in reading, and even with some symptoms indicative of Meares-Irlen Syndrome as headache, sensitivity to light, movement and pulsation of words, and the halo effect around the words. Children with great clinical signs of fatty acid deficiency have significantly lower reading capability, and the severity of clinical signs is directly related to visual problems and symptoms during reading (11) .…”

A history of learning difficulties Australia: Part five‐the journal (continued)

“…Irlen and Robinson (1996) reported significant improvements in workplace productivity and satisfaction for Californian workers who used coloured lenses on the job. A team from the University of Newcastle, Robinson, Roberts, McGregor, Dunstan, and Butt (1999), described a preliminary investigation of a biochemical basis for 'Irlen syndrome' in people with chronic fatigue syndrome.…”