An Appraisal of the Irlen Technique of Correcting Reading Disorders Using Tinted Overlays and Tinted Lenses

The article reviews three studies (EC 600 064-066) evaluating the effectiveness of using Irlen tinted lenses or overlays with reading-disabled persons. It is concluded that carefully designed and controlled studies do not currently lend support to the Irlen hypothesis. (DB)

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of learning disabilities 1990-12, Vol.23 (10), p.621-623
1. Verfasser:	Solan, Harold A.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Child Color Color Perception Communication disorders Dyslexia - therapy Elementary Secondary Education Eyeglasses Eyes Filtration - instrumentation Humans Intervention Irlen Tinted Lenses Irlen Tinted Overlays Meta Analysis Outcomes of Treatment Reading Difficulties Research Methodology Visual Perception
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Zusammenfassung:	The article reviews three studies (EC 600 064-066) evaluating the effectiveness of using Irlen tinted lenses or overlays with reading-disabled persons. It is concluded that carefully designed and controlled studies do not currently lend support to the Irlen hypothesis. (DB)
ISSN:	0022-2194 1538-4780
DOI:	10.1177/002221949002301009