Visual Stress Clinic
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What is Visual Stress?
Visual stress (sometimes called Meares‑Irlen Syndrome) is a reading disorder that can make reading uncomfortable and difficult. People with visual stress may experience words moving, blurring, or jumping around on the page.
This can make reading, writing, and concentrating much harder, but with the right assessment and treatment, symptoms can be significantly reduced.
Common Symptoms of Visual Stress:
People with visual stress often notice unusual effects when reading, even though their eyes are healthy.
Common problems include:
- Words that seem to move, blur, or merge
- Headaches or sore eyes after reading (eye strain)
- Difficulty looking at striped patterns or certain designs (known as “pattern glare”)
- Discomfort under bright lights or flickering screens
- Colours or patterns appearing within the text itself
Testing & Assessment
At SpecsDirect2U, we use a step‑by‑step process to identify and treat visual stress:
- Screening Questionnaire – to identify symptoms and severity
- Overlay Assessment – coloured overlays are trialed to see if reading comfort improves
- Intuitive Colorimetry – a specialist test to find the exact precision tint that reduces symptoms
Book Your Appointment
Visual stress can significantly impede an individual’s ability to read and concentrate effectively—symptoms such as words appearing to move or blur can cause frustration and hinder academic performance.
Our Visual Stress Clinic employs a thorough assessment process to accurately diagnose this condition, ensuring that tailored treatment plans are developed for each patient. To explore how we can assist you or your child, please contact us at 0141 554 8886.
Our team is committed to providing personalised care and support throughout the treatment journey. We offer a range of interventions, including colored overlays and lenses, to alleviate symptoms. Improving visual comfort can lead to enhanced reading fluency and overall academic success.
Don’t let visual stress hold you back; reach out today to take the first step towards clearer reading and learning.
