Irlen Visions, Susan Hughes Diagnostician

03/22/2026

03/17/2026

03/16/2026

IMAGINE IF YOUR CHILD'S TEACHER SAID THIS.. "YOUR CHILD CAN'T READ". Sometimes these are "littlies" in Year 1 or 2 who have already been "classified". This is not fair to them or their parents. This becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy for many children and their parents. The ONLY things that can stop a child, who demonstrates normal intelligence and can plan and carry out complex thoughts from learning to read, include an eye-sight problem, a hearing problem, an intellectual problem, a lack of schooling through illness etc. or a VISUAL PROCESSING PROBLEM. Almost all of the sensory information that we receive is through our eyes, so if that information is not processed accurately, our brains cannot "work out" what we are seeing. Irlen Syndrome is a Visual Processing Disorder caused by the light that enters our eyes. Specifically, some of the colours in light. Irlen overlays and lenses filter out those particular colours which are specific for each person so their final lenses can include up to 6 different colours or just 1 colour being filtered. www.irlendyslexia.com

03/14/2026

Madison is happiest to report a significant reduction in her migraines, after wearing her glasses. There are so many other improvements that she attributes to her glasses, but feels like she could not live without them now, that the headaches have stopped!

THANK YOU,
Susan and IRLEN VISIONS!!

03/13/2026

My Irlen Story

For as long as I can remember, I knew reading was harder for me than it seemed to be for others. I was always a slow reader. Before high school, I actually begged my mom to let me take a speed-reading class. In that class, they taught us to use our finger or a card to guide our eyes across the page to keep them moving. That strategy helped, and it’s how I’ve read ever since.

Over the years I collected a few different diagnoses that seemed to explain parts of my experience. In graduate school, I was diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnolence and prescribed a stimulant, but it made me extremely anxious. Later, as an adult in the working world, my hypersomnolence improved when my thyroid condition was treated. Then about two years ago, I was diagnosed with adult ADHD.

Looking back, there were always other signs that something about the way I processed visual information was different. I grew up in a family of softball players, but I ran cross country and swam instead because my depth perception wasn’t good. Changes in lighting in a room really bothered me, and night driving was something I always struggled with.

Then I put on Irlen lenses.

The change was immediate and honestly hard to put into words. The best way I can describe it is this: before, the world felt like watching a movie with a painted backdrop hanging behind the actors. When I put on the lenses, it was like switching to a high-definition screen with a real, fully dimensional set.

Suddenly I could see depth in a way I never had before.

On hikes, I started noticing details in the landscape that I had never seen before. I drive with much more confidence, both during the day and at night. Reading has completely changed for me—I can move through books and scholarly articles with a speed and level of understanding I never experienced before. Even when I’m playing French horn in my band, I no longer get lost in the sheet music the way I used to.

Irlen lenses have truly changed how I experience the world. They’re now a part of my everyday life—I simply live in them.

03/11/2026

Save the Date - Annual Plant Sale, featuring return of Sylvia's Tamales! - https://mailchi.mp/f694bcf2bae9/make-a-difference-with-irlen-ambassadors-13893696

03/09/2026

2 new classes April 24/25/26 and September 18/19/20 2026 Irlen training class on Zoom -

The Irlen Method is non-invasive, drug-free technology, that uses colored overlays and spectral filters, worn as glasses or contact lenses, to improve the brain's ability to process visual information & relieve visual stress, chronic migraines and headaches, Anxiety, and can help brain injuries and....

03/09/2026

LOOKING FOR COLOURED PAPER EXERCISE BOOKS?

Irlen Diagnostic Clinic Newcastle supplies coloured paper exercise books for people suffering from Irlen Syndrome, Visual Stress or Dyslexia, or those who just want a more comfortable writing experience than white paper.

All books are A4 size.

We also have grid books, handwriting and large line spacing for the littlies.

Can't find the colour you're looking for, send us a message we may be able to obtain. (Limited Order No. Required)

Visit our store or send us a DM if you can't find what you are looking for.

https://www.irlendyslexia.com/store/

03/09/2026

✨ Light hurting your head after a brain injury? You’re not imagining it. ✨

After a concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI), a lot of people are left dealing with frustrating symptoms that just don’t seem to go away…

😣 Bright lights suddenly feel unbearable
😵‍💫 Headaches or migraines come out of nowhere
🌫️ Concentration feels harder — like your brain’s stuck in fog

This happens because your brain can become extra sensitive to light after an injury. Everyday things like screens, overhead lighting or even sunlight can trigger symptoms.

👓 Here’s where Irlen lenses can help.
They’re not just coloured glasses — they’re custom tinted to calm the way your brain processes light.

Many people notice:
✅ Less light sensitivity
✅ Fewer migraines
✅ Sharper focus and clearer thinking
✅ More energy and less overwhelm

For some, the difference is noticeable as soon as they put them on.

You don’t have to just “push through” the pain or fog. There are ways to make daily life more comfortable again.

💬 If this sounds familiar, Irlen lenses might be worth looking into.