I was diagnosed with Irlen Syndrome (then referred to as Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome) when I was 13 years old and in the 7th grade. After being diagnosed, I went to class with my rose-colored overlays in hand. My reading improved immediately.
A few months later, I had a shiny new pair of aqua glasses. Thankfully, this was about the same time that the John Lennon-style colored glasses became trendy. Even with that, as a 13 year old girl in middle school, I was self-conscious when wearing the glasses. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard the joke, “Is it too bright in here for you?” Well, yeah, it kinda is.
So, I started this blog to help inform others of Irlen Syndrome and provide insight into everyday life with it. I have been able to cope well with it over the years, but it is still a struggle when I want to do one of the things I love most—to read.
Welcome to my blog. I hope you find something interesting here & come back to learn more.
A few months later, I had a shiny new pair of aqua glasses. Thankfully, this was about the same time that the John Lennon-style colored glasses became trendy. Even with that, as a 13 year old girl in middle school, I was self-conscious when wearing the glasses. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard the joke, “Is it too bright in here for you?” Well, yeah, it kinda is.
So, I started this blog to help inform others of Irlen Syndrome and provide insight into everyday life with it. I have been able to cope well with it over the years, but it is still a struggle when I want to do one of the things I love most—to read.
Welcome to my blog. I hope you find something interesting here & come back to learn more.
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