“What are the signs I should look for at home?”

Keep an eye out for these “red flags” during reading time:

• Rubbing eyes or squinting frequently.
• Skipping lines or losing their place.
• Moving the book closer or further away constantly.
• Reporting headaches or tired eyes after school.
• Using a finger to track every single word.

“Is this the same thing as Dyslexia?”

Not exactly, but they often go hand-in-hand. While Dyslexia is a language-based learning difference, Visual Stress is a sensory/visual issue. Many children with Dyslexia also have Visual Stress. By identifying and “fixing” the visual side with the right colour or lens, we can clear the path for them to engage with their phonics and reading lessons more effectively.

We often find getting the right FONT is as important as the right colour too. We are here to help. (Even the page you are looking at has a great Font to help with reading)

“We had a school eye test and they said my child’s vision is 20/20. Why are they still struggling?”

This is very common! A standard eye test usually checks sight (how clearly they see a letter chart in the distance). However, it often doesn’t check visual processing (how the brain handles text up close). A child can have “perfect” 20/20 vision but still experience visual stress that makes reading a book feel like a physical chore.