Colorimetry in Aberdeen
Discover how colorimetry may alleviate visual discomfort and visual stress
Understanding Visual Stress
Visual stress is a term used to describe visual discomfort and perceptual distortions in the printed text, suffered by many people who struggle to read. It is estimated that up to 20% of dyslexic people experience visual stress and also the general population in varying degrees including migraine sufferers and some neurological disorders which affect processing.
Visual Stress and the Role of Colour
Colour has been known to make improvements to reading speed and accuracy. Colour overlays or tinted glasses or contact lenses may help enable longer periods of reading free of discomfort.
The following symptoms indicate you may be suffering from visual stress:
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Tiring easily when reading
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Letters changing shape or size
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Halos of colour surrounding letters
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Red, sore, watery eyes
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Blurring of print
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Patterns on print
Is Colour the Right Solution?
Visual Stress/ Overlay assessment
Our Optometrist can carry out a visual stress/ overlay assessment and may suggest that the patient try an overlay when reading for a few weeks, noting any improvements.
Visual Stress/ Overlay assessment
Colorimetry assessment
The Colorimetry assessment may result in precision tinted glasses being prescribed to the patient. The colour will be more specific to each individual's needs. This is more precise than the overlay assessment and very often a produces a different colour to the overlay. Using coloured lenses means any benefit is gained looking at screens and are therefore more convenient and more practical than overlays.
Eye examination
People who show signs of visual difficulty when reading should be referred for a full eye examination. If symptoms of eye strain and/or visual stress are not helped by glasses, then an assessment of coloured overlays could be considered.
Booking an Appointment
If you feel this could be beneficial to you or your family, please get in touch to arrange an appointment. An up to date eye examination is recommended before assessing any visual stress.
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Free initial Telephone consultation
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Visual Stress Assessment £50
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Colorimetry Assessment £75
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Precision Tinted Lenses from £185*
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*dependent on prescription