Irlen Glasses

Miss Isaac said:

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It is very complex and choosing by trial and error is unlikley to be be very good - especially for those with profound problems.

 

Although this is true, where the only option avaliable is trial and error with standard tints some problems can be reduced.

For instance, although I still struggle with the pressure sensation, concentraion and co-ordination problems, my headaches have been reduced to the point of significant increase in quality of life and also I do not find mild glare as painful. (more profound glare is still a problem, though) visual movement, car headlights for instance, is much less alarming and as a result easier for me to navigate near.

I could just be lucky with the results I've had, but even trial and error can be better than nothing.

That being said, if you do get the opportunity for a more professional solution, don't pass it up even if this does work for you.

In my case, I have problems with both neon and natural lighting.  Even if an overhead light is not on, if a light directly in front of me is on, it reflects back, so back to square one. 

Since I was last on here a few months ago, I have heard of, but have been unable to find out further details on the name of them or costs, on some specialist glasses whereby the Glasses in question cover over the area where light is let in.  For instance, while sunglasses can reduce strong lighting to a point, it’s not that effective, as the light still comes in, and if using a computer (other than at home), where a room has strong lighting, I’ve found the sunglasses make the monitor darker, thus adding more eye strain.  The other type of glasses cover over the area which Blocks the lighting.

Do you or any others know the name of those particular glasses and what they cost?

I’ve consulted my doctor (as well as previously my optician), sadly all to no avail, and if affordable, those glasses would stop the strong lighting affecting my eyes and eventually giving me strong headaches.

Miss Isaac said:

[quote][/quote]

It is very complex and choosing by trial and error is unlikley to be be very good - especially for those with profound problems.

 

Although this is true, where the only option avaliable is trial and error with standard tints some problems can be reduced.

For instance, although I still struggle with the pressure sensation, concentraion and co-ordination problems, my headaches have been reduced to the point of significant increase in quality of life and also I do not find mild glare as painful. (more profound glare is still a problem, though) visual movement, car headlights for instance, is much less alarming and as a result easier for me to navigate near.

I could just be lucky with the results I've had, but even trial and error can be better than nothing.

That being said, if you do get the opportunity for a more professional solution, don't pass it up even if this does work for you.

In my case, I have problems with both neon and natural lighting.  Even if an overhead light is not on, if a light directly in front of me is on, it reflects back, so back to square one. 

Since I was last on here a few months ago, I have heard of, but have been unable to find out further details on the name of them or costs, on some specialist glasses whereby the Glasses in question cover over the area where light is let in.  For instance, while sunglasses can reduce strong lighting to a point, it’s not that effective, as the light still comes in, and if using a computer (other than at home), where a room has strong lighting, I’ve found the sunglasses make the monitor darker, thus adding more eye strain.  The other type of glasses cover over the area which Blocks the lighting.

Do you or any others know the name of those particular glasses and what they cost?

I’ve consulted my doctor (as well as previously my optician), sadly all to no avail, and if affordable, those glasses would stop the strong lighting affecting my eyes and eventually giving me strong headaches.