Dyslexia

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The problems associated with dyslexia and dyspraxia. these are two of the most common of learning difficulties in the UK and can affect up to 70% of the UK population. Meares-Irlen syndrome is one of the most common forms of dyslexia and affects your ability to read, and undersatnd what you are reading.                                 Vision Training at Alastair Wade is Supported by BABO and the BDA. Vision training involves training the eye in order to alieve trhe symptoms of dyslexia and dyspraxia, primarily focussing on Mearles-irlen Sysndrome.

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     Colorimetry at Alastair Wade has been one of our main treatments for dyslexia for the past 3 years, and like vision training is supported by the BDA. All of our coloured lenses are supplied by Cerium Vision Technologies who are based in the UK. We now have over 100 patients who have been treated successfully using colourimetry. Many people are eligilble for grants from universities or health authorities to help towards the cost of the treatment. Click here for more details.                                    Click to see some of our partners in vision training and colorimetry

       Colorimetry               Partnerships

Dyslexia is condition which relatively new to the medical world. However it is now being recognised as one of the major causes of under achievement. Unlike 20 years ago when people with dyslexia were often dismissed as being inferior, education and medical officials are now recognising it as a serious learning problem. A specially trained optician can help either you or your child overcome dyslexia, and regain the skills required to learn effectively.