Are you ready to get Irlen Spectral Filters? Below are a few tips to help you prepare for your Irlen Diagnostic appointment. Use this guide to ensure you have everything you need for a successful tinting appointment and are ready to order your lenses.
1. See Your Eye Doctor
Address any eye health or vision-related issues and get an updated optical prescription if necessary. If you plan to have your eye doctor supply your prescription lenses for tinting, bring an Irlen lens waiver with you to your appointment, so the doctor knows the exact specifications required for lenses to be tinted in an Irlen Lab. The Irlen Lab can supply your prescription lenses if you prefer. |
4. Prescription Requirements
If the Irlen Lab is supplying your prescription lenses, make sure your optical prescription from the eye doctor includes all of the following information:
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2. Find a Frame
You can supply your own optical-quality frame or pick one from our recommended name-brand options (Purchase an Irlen-recommended frame). Tips for choosing a frame: 1) Look for frames that provide good coverage from peripheral light if you are highly light-sensitive. These include wrap-style frames and frames with larger lenses and thicker sides for full protection. 2) If your optical prescription or Irlen colorscription changes frequently, you may consider a clip-on frame to allow for easy independent adjustments of both color and RX. 3) Clear plastic and wire frames provide little protection from light and may cause glare and uncomfortable light reflection. |
5. Lens Requirements
If you plan to supply your own prescription lenses for tinting, they must satisfy the following requirements:
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3. Get Used to Your New Optical Prescription
It can take the brain up to two weeks to adjust to a new optical prescription. If you have a new prescription, a significant change to your prescription, and especially if you are receiving progressive lenses for the first time, you may want to wear your prescription for a few weeks before your tinting appointment. Inexpensive prescription lenses can be purchased from online providers such as Zenni Optical to wear before and during your tinting appointment, if you plan to have the Irlen Lab supply the lenses for your Irlen Spectral Filters. Please note that lenses provided by online providers such as Zenni Optical do not satisfy tinting requirements and can not be tinted by the Irlen Lab. |
6. Contact Lenses
Tinted contact lenses are available with either whole lens or pupil-only tinting. A contact lens prescription from your eye doctor is required. Your eye doctor may want you to trial your contacts for fit and comfort. Do not wear contact for more than two weeks during the trial period. Irlen contact lenses are an annual or quarterly wear lens (disposable daylies are not an option). Contact your Irlen Diagnostician for a list of approved, tintable contact lens options your eye doctor can choose from when determining the best lens type for your eye. |