Did you know that almost 5 million people in the U.S. experience at least one migraine attack monthly? If you have ever had a migraine, you likely understand the physical, financial and social impact of this experience all too well. However, studies show that half of all migraine sufferers have not been properly diagnosed. How can you prevent migraines if you don’t understand the science behind your symptoms? We’re here to educate you.
Tell-Tale Migraine Symptoms and Triggers
The symptoms of a migraine are nothing to scoff at, as pain can be severe enough to send sufferers to the ER. Common migraine symptoms include light sensitivity, throbbing pain, sound sensitivity, nausea, one-sided pain, aura, vomiting, and distorted changes in vision including flickering lights, blur and glares. Sufferers are commonly triggered by artificial lighting such as fluorescent office bulbs, vehicle headlights after dark, and television/computer screens. Sound sensitivity also affects approx. 77% of females and 70% of males during a migraine attack.
Signs and Symptoms of Irlen Syndrome
Irlen Syndrome is a perceptual processing disorder that limits the brain’s ability to process visual information. Contrary to popular belief, this is not an optical issue. Signs and symptoms of Irlen Syndrome include light sensitivity, reading difficulties, headaches, migraines, attention/concentration problems, eye strain/fatigue, skewed depth perception and environmental distortions.
Irlen Syndrome affects 14% of the general population. Of that population, 46% of individuals report learning/reading difficulties such as dyslexia, 33% suffer from concentration problems such as ADHD and 35% have suffered from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or concussion. Take the Irlen Self-Test here to evaluate your headaches, migraines, stress and strain symptoms.
The Irlen Method for Relief in Military, Veterans and More
The Irlen Method is non-invasive and drug free solution for symptom relief that involves colored lenses, overlays and screens. It has proven to be especially effective for our honorable military and veterans, who commonly struggle with the lingering effects of TBI. A study investigating the effects of Irlen Spectral Filters on 178 servicemen and women with TBI revealed dramatic and immediate improvements in terms of headaches, migraines, light sensitivity, reading, night driving, eye-strain and dizziness.
The Irlen Method is Effective for Relief! Don’t Believe Us? Read What People are Saying
“Within one week of wearing Irlen filters, Nancy’s headaches, anxieties, attention and reading fluency improved. Now two months later, her academic performance and self esteem have skyrocketed. She is 14 years old and this progress happened almost immediately upon wearing her Irlen Tinted Lenses. This after years of tutoring, therapies and medications
– Mom of Teenage Daughter with Severe Headaches, Anxiety and Reading Challenges.
