Irlen Screener of Northern Colorado

10/22/2026

Dr. Amen was sceptical of Irlen Sydrome and decided to do research using SPECT scans and he is now fully promoting the importance of the screening process.

Irlen Syndrome is a visual processing problem that can make certain wavelengths of light difficult for the brain to process. It is not an eye problem, but rather a problem with how the brain interprets visual information.

Symptoms may include:

• Light sensitivity or discomfort from glare
• Headaches or fatigue while reading
• Words or letters appearing to move, blur, or run together
• Difficulty concentrating under bright or fluorescent lights
• Strain with computer use
• Problems with depth perception or coordination

Irlen Screening is a 2-step process that helps determine whether colored overlays or specially tinted lenses may reduce visual stress. The first step identifies whether a specific color overlay improves symptoms. For individuals with moderate to severe Irlen Syndrome, additional testing can determine a personalized tint for glasses or contact lenses.

At Amen Clinics, Irlen Screening may be considered for people with reading or learning difficulties, ADD/ADHD, headaches, autism, traumatic brain injury, or other symptoms associated with visual processing difficulties.

Learn more about Irlen Screening at Amen Clinics:

https://bit.ly/3SSkAqE

10/19/2026

It's Irlen Awareness Week!

09/12/2026

The differences between Dyslexia and Irlen Syndrome.

Colored overlays are often associated with dyslexia—but that can be misleading.

Colored overlays do not treat dyslexia itself. Instead, they may help people who experience visual stress related to Irlen Syndrome.

A person can have dyslexia, Irlen Syndrome, or both. When Irlen Syndrome is present, the right overlay color can make the page more comfortable to look at and reduce symptoms such as words appearing to move, blur, or become distorted.

So when someone with dyslexia benefits from a colored overlay, it may be worth asking:

Is Irlen Syndrome contributing to their reading difficulties, too?

Understanding the difference matters—because different challenges require different solutions.

Take the free Irlen Self-Test through the link in my bio.

09/06/2026

https://www.visualsnowsimulator.com/

This is how I see the world with Visual Snow. The world is always moving. Additionally I experience tinnitus, floaters, anxiety, balance issues and depersonalization. Visual Snow is a separate condition from Irlen Syndrome but the symptoms overlap. Visit the Visual Snow Initiative page for more info. Or send me a message if you would like to know more about this syndrome.

Visual Snow Simulator is an interactive tool designed to simulate visual snow syndrome effects. Experience firsthand the symptoms and learn more about this condition.

08/13/2026

Good advice for back to school.

📕 💡 If you’re getting ready to head back to school and you have Irlen Syndrome, you’re not alone—and you’re not the only one who sees the world a little differently. Going back to school can be exciting, but it can also be tricky when lights, reading, or busy patterns make your brain work overtime. That’s why we made this guide just for you!

Read the full guide here
https://irlen.com/back-to-school-with-irlen-syndrome-tips-just-for-you/

07/23/2026

Yes!

Things that make you go ‘hmmmmmm’ 🤔

05/13/2026

Irlen does not affect just reading, it affects how you process your environment. As a screener, my focus is to not only find the right color, but to treat how to manage an overloaded brain.

Little swaps. Big help.
But did you ever consider it may be more than “just stress” or “attention issues.”

Irlen Syndrome affects an estimated 1 in 7 people — yet most have never heard of it.

Awareness changes lives. 💙