Can coloured lenses or overlays help my child?
You may have heard that coloured or tinted lenses can help a dyslexic child with reading. This is because some dyslexics find print is blurred or jumps around, a condition known as Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome. Evidence is by no means conclusive, but certainly some children do seem to benefit from this – coloured acetate sheets laid over writing can be tried first to see if this helps. There are a number of Opticians who can provide these glasses or acetate sheets: across Wales. Please contact us to see if we know of one in your area. Some may have a colorimeter – a special instrument used to determine the exact tint, as does Specsavers. Charges vary so phone around and check prices, also ask your local optician if they offer this service.
