Do you have difficulty reading?

The following is excerpted from the Irlen Institute's website. This site is a great source for information on Irlen Syndrome (a.k.a. Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome). It includes sample distortions that are not only fun to check out but also one of the best tools for describing what a person with Irlen Syndrome might see when they read.

Answer “Yes” or “No” to the following questions:

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 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?

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 Colored Filters worn as glasses or contact lenses, that can help people overcome this problem quickly and easily.


If you found this self test intriguing, please check out the other self tests on the Irlen Institute’s website:

· Long Version
· Headaches, Migraines, Stress, and Strain
· Light Sensitivity
· Autism
· Color Light Activity