Author | Wilkins, Arnold J |
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Title | Reading through colour [electronic resource] : how coloured filters can reduce reading difficulty, eye strain, and headaches / Arnold Wilkins |
Imprint | Chichester, West Sussex, England ; Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, c2003 |
Connect to | http://www.netLibrary.com/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=83832 |
Descript | xv, 156 p. : ill. (some col.) |
Prologue--Sam's story -- In the beginning-- -- What is visual stress? -- Professionals responsible for eye care and vision: a guide for parents -- The eye and visual pathways -- Why we see the world in colour -- What are coloured overlays? -- How do we know that coloured overlays work? -- An illustrative case history: David's story -- How to test whether overlays will be helpful -- How to test using overlays : a guide for teachers -- Overlays and classroom management -- Use of computers -- Meares-Irlen syndrome, dyslexia, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- Coloured glasses -- Why do coloured overlays and lenses work? -- Frequently asked questions -- Support groups -- What the future should bring -- An epilogue from Sam's mother