What is Meares-Irlen Syndrome (Visual Stress)?
This is a condition which affects the way the brain processes visual information, such as colour, contrast and glare. Research has shown that it may affect approximately 20% of the general population, and 5% will be significantly affected. Sometimes it is associated with other conditions such as, migraine or dyslexia, but it can also occur in isolation.
Meares-Irlen Syndrome, also known as visual stress, can affect people in a variety of different ways. People may experience some of the following symptoms in varying degrees:
- Problems tracking text and losing their place when reading
- See patterns in text or print distorts or blurs
- Find white paper too bright or experience glare when reading
- Difficulty reading for long periods
- Experience headaches or tiredness when reading
- Sensitive to bright lights, sunlight and glare.
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