What is Irlen syndrome?
Irlen syndrome identified in the 1980's by Helen Irlen, an education psychologist, is a term used to describe sensitivity to certain wavelengths of light which interfere with visual processing. The use of colored overlays and filters have been used to reduce visual distortion.
How do members experience Irlen syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Irlen syndrome*
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Irlen syndrome*
Who has Irlen syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 4 | |
| 30s | 7 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 5 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | |
| Female | 15 |