This guest blog post is written mom, physician, and philanthropist, Dr. Elizabeth Turner. Dr. Turner has two Irlen children whose lives were changed by Irlen Spectral Filters and who have created a way to help others by paying it forward with their ...Continue reading
Medications That Hurt Your Eyes
Are your eyes dry or sensitive to light? Do you have blurred vision or “floaters”? These and other eye problems could be side effects of common medications. Few people make the connection between changes in their eyes and medications they take—yet ...Continue reading
When Picture Books Turn to Chapter Books, Watch for Warning Signs of Irlen Syndrome
The start of a new school year brings with it anticipation and excitement. Kids everywhere are shouting, "Who will my teacher be? What friends will be in my class? What should I wear on the first day of school?!" But the first day of school can also ...Continue reading
Irlen International Conference 2015 Unveils Cutting-Edge Research
The 12th Irlen International Conference has just come to a close, and boy, did we learn a lot! Helen Irlen kicked off the five day event in Houston, Texas with two days of master training for Irlen Diagnosticians from around the world. Updating ...Continue reading
That’s Right Folks, Dyslexia Isn’t Related to Eyesight
Dyslexia isn't related to eyesight. Didn't we already know that? We felt compelled to write a post that directly addresses some new research that came out in the United Kingdom and was subsequently reported by the BBC this week, causing a firestorm ...Continue reading
Lingering Effects After Brain Injury, Concussion, and Whiplash: You Don’t Have To Live Like That
We've been talking a lot lately about all the work Irlen is doing with US military and veteran TBI victims, and you might wonder why. Well, a US Marine who suffers a combat-related brain injury is no different than a 5th grader who gets a concussion ...Continue reading
The Irlen Method vs. Other Types of Color Interventions
Not all colors are created equal. This is a simple statement, but very true when it comes to what makes Irlen Spectral Filters and Colored Overlays different from other available colored glasses and overlays. Irlen® is the original creator of color ...Continue reading
12th Irlen International Conference
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Irlen Screener Registration Form General Public Registration Form The 12th Irlen International Conference is this summer in Houston, Texas! Mark your calendars and make sure you don't miss out on this ...Continue reading
Is Mold In Your Food Making You Sick?
Guest Post from Dave Asprey, Bulletproof CEO Last week, we shared some key pointers on how to get better sleep from our good friend, Dave Asprey. Dave knows a thing or two about food too, so this week, he's helping us determine whether the ...Continue reading
10 Ways To Get Better Sleep
Guest Post by Dave Asprey If you've ever visited the Irlen Institute International Headquarters in Long Beach, California, you'll know that at Irlen, we have a holistic approach to wellness. We know that what you eat, how you sleep, and ...Continue reading