How visual stress is assessed and how we can help
How It’s Assessed
A visual stress assessment typically includes:
- Screening for symptoms and thorough testing of binocular vision
- Testing with coloured overlays
- Trialling precision‑tinted lenses
- Evaluating reading comfort and speed
Coloured overlays or precision tints can help calm the visual system by reducing contrast and improving clarity. The colour that works best is highly individual — there’s no “one‑size‑fits‑all” solution.
How Coloured Overlays and Precision Tints Help
For some people, introducing colour can:
- Reduce distortions
- Improve reading fluency
- Increase concentration
- Reduce headaches and eye strain
- Make reading more comfortable and enjoyable
Precision tinted lenses are created using specialist equipment that identifies the exact colour combination that provides the greatest relief.
Could Visual Stress Be Affecting You Or Your Child?
If reading feels unusually tiring, frustrating, or uncomfortable it may not just be a reading difficulty. Colour could be part of the solution.
To find out more or to book a visual stress assessment, call our friendly team today on 01636 812286. We’re here to help you or your child read with greater comfort, clarity, and confidence.