VisionLink – New learning through sight
VisionLink Behavioural Optometrists provide research based treatment for convergence insufficiency, oculomotor dysfunction, spelling and reading problems, dyslexia, attention deficit disorders, Asperger's, Learning Related Vision Disabilities, migraine and brain injuries. We are uniquely positioned to assist Visual Perception through the use of Vision Therapy, Irlen tinted lenses and Cellfield Intervention.
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VisionLink is committed to Quality and that is why we bring Hawkes Bay the Best!
Helen Irlen was the first to develop the Irlen Technique,
the best blend of subjective and objective testing protocols, with the best Precision Tinted lenses.
Don't settle for less than genuine Irlen Spectral Filter Lenses for your child's vision.
What do Irlen Spectral Filter Lenses claim to do? Click here
How do you get Irlen Spectral Filter Lenses ?
Helen Irlen has developed a unique pathway to ensure that you and your child can be screened for, and educated about, the symptoms and experience of a child or adult with Irlen sensitivities. It follows strict psychometric testing protocols to ensure that the child is not scripted or rehearsed in their descriptives but does draw out our understanding of their Visual Perception of what they see on the page. The benefit of this process is that you will be able to make well-informed decisions about the final outcome, which may be that your child is identified as a person who will succeed better with Irlen Precision Tinted Spectral Filter lenses.
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Book an Irlen Screening Test with one of our local Accredited Irlen Screeners near you. |
$ 79 |
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Book an Eye Examination appointment with Shattkys to ensure that your child's eyes are healthy and normal, |
$ 83 |
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Book an Irlen Diagnostic appointment with Mark Eagle, Accredited Irlen Clinic Director. |
$169 |
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If Irlen specs are needed, |
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Irlen Spectral Filter Lenses from |
$299 |
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and a spectacle frame (you may already have one?) from |
$ 47 |
How do I get my Irlen Spectral Filter Lenses updated?
| 1. | Book an Irlen Tint Re-asssement appointment (the tints usually need to be modified after 9-12 months for children under 12, though it can be more like 2yrly changes for older children and adults) |
$95 |
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If there is a change in the Irlen tint that is best for you, |
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| 3. | If the lenses are damaged or there has been a change in your focus prescription new lenses will be required | |
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To learn more about the history of Irlen in New Zealand Click here
View the Sample Distortions Click here
Where's the Research?
Click here to download .pdf review of the bibliography of research on the use of coloured lenses.
Click here to review of another bibliography of research on the use of coloured lenses.
Click here to download .pdf review of the research on Visually Evoked Responses
Click here to download .pdf review of Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) brain scan research on the benefits of Irlen lenses
Click here to download .pdf review of Magnetoencephalography (MEG) research on Irlen lenses
Why the critics are wrong.
The world is full of opinions, what really matters are results!
My experience has been that Irlen's harshest critics fall into one or more of these four categories;
- Uninformed
- Prejudiced
- Inexperienced
- Inflexible thinking
Many of the critics are people you would trust, indeed you may have already paid for their opinion
e.g. Teachers, RTLB's, SENCO's, Headmasters, Optometrists, Ophthalmologists and GP's
I am not responsible for their viewpoint, but you are responsible for your viewpoint.
Professional people are expected to be authorative, but they can fall into the trap of commenting on topics that they are not well informed on. The simple test for you to apply is to ask yourself these two questions;
Has your child made progress following the advise you received ?
Have you listened to your child ?
It is important for the parents of children struggling with their reading to press on in their search for assistance.
Please act, and access this help for your child, despite the comments that may be made around the barbeque!
Despite the biblical quote, 'seeing is believing' it has in fact been my experience that 'believing is seeing'.
Your child may benefit from your willingness to at least look into the Irlen approach.
Your action on Irlen can reduce the stress on them, you and the teacher.
Irlen Testimonials Click here to read of local kiwis who are enjoying the benefits right now.
Links
New Zealand - www.aaic.org.nz
United States - www.irlen.com (Irlen Institute International Headquarters)
United Kingdom - www.irlencentralengland.co.uk
Irlen on YouTube www.youtube.com
