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 Lenses claim to do? Click here
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 review the bibliography of research on the use of coloured lenses.
Click here to review the another bibliography of research on the use of coloured lenses.
Click here to review research on Visually evoked responses
Click here to review brain scan research on Irlen lenses
Click here to review magnetoencephalography 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
