Comments on: Dyslexia Glasses http://www.ronitbaras.com/health-wellbeing/dyslexia-glasses/ "Happy Parents Raise Happy Kids" Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:26:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Gal Barashttp://www.ronitbaras.com/health-wellbeing/dyslexia-glasses/#comment-7677 Gal Baras Wed, 16 Feb 2011 02:32:36 +0000 http://www.ronitbaras.com/?p=3160#comment-7677 Louise, thank you for sharing. I'm sure you are now increasing the chances of other parents finding similar solutions for their kids! Louise, thank you for sharing. I'm sure you are now increasing the chances of other parents finding similar solutions for their kids!

]]> By: Louise Humphrieshttp://www.ronitbaras.com/health-wellbeing/dyslexia-glasses/#comment-7676 Louise Humphries Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:07:05 +0000 http://www.ronitbaras.com/?p=3160#comment-7676 I have been amazed at how many professionals have implied that my child is lying. GP's were skeptical, optometrists were dismissive, and ophthalmologist blamed mysterious emotional/psychological problems when their machines and tests could find nothing 'wrong'. It was an overwhelming relief to find the Irlen centre who could understand the visual experience and offer a solution. They were the only professionals who actually asked my child what the world looked like, rather than demanding an answer to the dreaded eye chart. The Irlen consultant said "I can't see through your eyes. If you can explain what you see, I can try and help you". To be believed and not belittled is a good thing. The joy on my daughters face when she found the colour combination that worked was priceless. I have been amazed at how many professionals have implied that my child is lying. GP's were skeptical, optometrists were dismissive, and ophthalmologist blamed mysterious emotional/psychological problems when their machines and tests could find nothing 'wrong'. It was an overwhelming relief to find the Irlen centre who could understand the visual experience and offer a solution. They were the only professionals who actually asked my child what the world looked like, rather than demanding an answer to the dreaded eye chart. The Irlen consultant said "I can't see through your eyes. If you can explain what you see, I can try and help you". To be believed and not belittled is a good thing. The joy on my daughters face when she found the colour combination that worked was priceless.

]]> By: Gal Barashttp://www.ronitbaras.com/health-wellbeing/dyslexia-glasses/#comment-7602 Gal Baras Mon, 07 Feb 2011 09:49:39 +0000 http://www.ronitbaras.com/?p=3160#comment-7602 Jade, I'm so happy for you! May your success inspire others to try those "weird" solutions to their problems. Gal Jade,

I'm so happy for you!

May your success inspire others to try those "weird" solutions to their problems.

Gal

]]> By: Jadehttp://www.ronitbaras.com/health-wellbeing/dyslexia-glasses/#comment-7601 Jade Mon, 07 Feb 2011 09:34:31 +0000 http://www.ronitbaras.com/?p=3160#comment-7601 I just received my bright pink glasses! They are amazing, I can get through a day of school wearing them without having to lie down in sick bay! I love them and they saved my life. I payed $690 but they are worth every dollar!! I can read so well, my letters still get a little confused...but I will still work on it as I have severe dyslexia...thankfully, computers now have spell check :)! I just received my bright pink glasses! They are amazing, I can get through a day of school wearing them without having to lie down in sick bay! I love them and they saved my life. I payed $690 but they are worth every dollar!! I can read so well, my letters still get a little confused...but I will still work on it as I have severe dyslexia...thankfully, computers now have spell check :)!

]]> By: reading glasseshttp://www.ronitbaras.com/health-wellbeing/dyslexia-glasses/#comment-6976 reading glasses Wed, 10 Nov 2010 23:48:32 +0000 http://www.ronitbaras.com/?p=3160#comment-6976 I know at this day and age, nothing can stop from being successful if you are under right guidance. Life is tough but can do it. I know at this day and age, nothing can stop from being successful if you are under right guidance. Life is tough but can do it.

]]> By: Gal Barashttp://www.ronitbaras.com/health-wellbeing/dyslexia-glasses/#comment-6257 Gal Baras Sat, 10 Jul 2010 07:08:54 +0000 http://www.ronitbaras.com/?p=3160#comment-6257 Dyslexia should not stop anyone from being successful or doing anything they want, but life is so much easier without it... Dyslexia should not stop anyone from being successful or doing anything they want, but life is so much easier without it...

]]> By: Kaden Hayeshttp://www.ronitbaras.com/health-wellbeing/dyslexia-glasses/#comment-6250 Kaden Hayes Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:33:41 +0000 http://www.ronitbaras.com/?p=3160#comment-6250 Tom Cruise have dyslexia and yet he is still a very successful actor.``- Tom Cruise have dyslexia and yet he is still a very successful actor.``-

]]> By: Gal Barashttp://www.ronitbaras.com/health-wellbeing/dyslexia-glasses/#comment-4569 Gal Baras Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:01:15 +0000 http://www.ronitbaras.com/?p=3160#comment-4569 @Sandra thank you for your clarification, especially the reference to Maino's post. The post title was mainly due to the way I discovered what color can do for me. I had no intention of claiming the glasses were meant for dyslexia. Since posting about these glasses, I've had a bit more time to get used to them and have done a full assessment by an Irlen specialist. I intend to post my personal findings at a later stage, when all is said and done. Generally speaking, blogs do not censor comments for correctness, because by definition, they are a matter of opinion and must be read that way. When I moderate comments, I allow anything that is relevant and I post it on behalf of the person who wrote it. If you read it again, you'll see John's comments go against what I say in the post and I still approved it, because the Internet is about democracy. I have approved your comment for the very same reason. If there is anyone out there with PERSONAL experience using color overlays, tinted glasses or spectral filters, please join the discussion and share your views with us. Ultimately, I'd like readers to be able to make a clear (excuse the pun) decision for their kids' sake. @Sandra thank you for your clarification, especially the reference to Maino's post.

The post title was mainly due to the way I discovered what color can do for me. I had no intention of claiming the glasses were meant for dyslexia.

Since posting about these glasses, I've had a bit more time to get used to them and have done a full assessment by an Irlen specialist. I intend to post my personal findings at a later stage, when all is said and done.

Generally speaking, blogs do not censor comments for correctness, because by definition, they are a matter of opinion and must be read that way. When I moderate comments, I allow anything that is relevant and I post it on behalf of the person who wrote it. If you read it again, you'll see John's comments go against what I say in the post and I still approved it, because the Internet is about democracy. I have approved your comment for the very same reason.

If there is anyone out there with PERSONAL experience using color overlays, tinted glasses or spectral filters, please join the discussion and share your views with us. Ultimately, I'd like readers to be able to make a clear (excuse the pun) decision for their kids' sake.

]]> By: Sandra Tostahttp://www.ronitbaras.com/health-wellbeing/dyslexia-glasses/#comment-4568 Sandra Tosta Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:27:37 +0000 http://www.ronitbaras.com/?p=3160#comment-4568 I first want to state that "dyslexia glasses" are a term used to define a product that is not a part of the Irlen Method. Your readers should see what optometrists have posted on other blogs about John Hayes’s “dyslexia glasses. Go to: Blog: Maino's Memos Link: http://www.mainosmemos.blogspot.com/2008/05/dyslexia-glasses.html “These glasses cost as much as $330! There was not a single article in Pub Med to support this fellows' claims about his glasses. I also noted that he markets his product by leaving comments on different blogs."... “I am very doubtful that these glasses do anything other than enrich Mr. Hayes. There are no research publications to support his claim. Run from this one...hurry!” Although Hayes has no research supporting his claims about his dyslexia glasses, the Irlen Method has over 20 years of published research showing that Irlen Spectral Filters and overlays improve reading rate, fluency, comfort and comprehension. It is particularly offensive that blogs allow Hayes to publish outright lies regarding Irlen’s success rate, claims, screener performance requirements and just about everything else. His statements regarding Irlen are totally bogus, with no basis in fact. Irlen does not need to defend her method. She has the research, over 100,000 happy wearers of Irlen Spectral Filters, over a million children using Irlen Overlays, 7,000 educators trained in the Irlen Method, and 133 centers in 34 countries. Go to www.irlen.com and see for yourself. I first want to state that "dyslexia glasses" are a term used to define a product that is not a part of the Irlen Method.

Your readers should see what optometrists have posted on other blogs about John Hayes’s “dyslexia glasses. Go to: Blog: Maino's Memos Link: http://www.mainosmemos.blogspot.com/2008/05/dyslexia-glasses.html

“These glasses cost as much as $330! There was not a single article in Pub Med to support this fellows' claims about his glasses. I also noted that he markets his product by leaving comments on different blogs."... “I am very doubtful that these glasses do anything other than enrich Mr. Hayes. There are no research publications to support his claim. Run from this one...hurry!”

Although Hayes has no research supporting his claims about his dyslexia glasses, the Irlen Method has over 20 years of published research showing that Irlen Spectral Filters and overlays improve reading rate, fluency, comfort and comprehension. It is particularly offensive that blogs allow Hayes to publish outright lies regarding Irlen’s success rate, claims, screener performance requirements and just about everything else. His statements regarding Irlen are totally bogus, with no basis in fact. Irlen does not need to defend her method. She has the research, over 100,000 happy wearers of Irlen Spectral Filters, over a million children using Irlen Overlays, 7,000 educators trained in the Irlen Method, and 133 centers in 34 countries. Go to http://www.irlen.com and see for yourself.

]]> By: Gal Barashttp://www.ronitbaras.com/health-wellbeing/dyslexia-glasses/#comment-4525 Gal Baras Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:02:49 +0000 http://www.ronitbaras.com/?p=3160#comment-4525 John, thank you for the additional information. It is certainly a good idea for parents to check carefully before buying any glasses for their kids. Having said that, my optometrist claims a very high rate of success with "reading problems" (his words) using tinted lenses. Of course, glasses cannot solve every problem, but I'm sure many can benefit from wearing them and that's what I aimed to achieve with this post. It's good to know these glasses can be purchased online for those who don't know where to find someone like you. Gal John, thank you for the additional information. It is certainly a good idea for parents to check carefully before buying any glasses for their kids.

Having said that, my optometrist claims a very high rate of success with "reading problems" (his words) using tinted lenses. Of course, glasses cannot solve every problem, but I'm sure many can benefit from wearing them and that's what I aimed to achieve with this post.

It's good to know these glasses can be purchased online for those who don't know where to find someone like you.

Gal

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