Round 2. The
effects of optimisation on a dyslexic student ( Dyslexia specialist)
The last
post on this student (Dyslexia specialist actually) concerned the optimisation
of her computer screen.
It was clear
that in addition to optimising the computer screen that she had uncorrected but
correctable visual/refractive issues.
These may
have been contributing to her need for a large font. An appointment was made with an optometrist who specialises in
working with people experiencing difficulties with text.
A diagnosis
shows that we were correct in identifying an astigmatism problem in both eyes. Her
new glasses will correct for this. In addition a prism correction has been prescribed
for both eyes. A ‘light sensitivity’ was recognised with the suggestion that a ‘grey’
tint be placed in the spectacles.
The glasses (without any tint) will now be used for a few weeks together with her overlays and precise
computer screen settings.
What will
happen next?
We will meet
again and reassess
- her optimal font size
- Her optimal screen settings
- Her visual attention span/ characters per fixation and eye movement management following this optometric correction.
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Research on
Visual attention span will be reported here as well as we move into the spring
and summer.
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