Liste over studier

• Tosta, S., Ferreira, M., Lewine, J., & Anderson, A. (2024). Individualized spectral filters alleviate persistent photophobia, headaches and migraines in active duty military and Veterans following brain trauma, Brain Injury, DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2024.2309253
• Huang, J., Zong, X., Wilkins, A., Jenkins, B., Bozoki, A., Cao, Y. (2011). fMRI evidence that precision ophthalmic tints reduce cortical hyperactivation in migraine. Cephalagia, 31(8):925-36. doi: 10.1177/0333102411409076. Epub 2011 May 26.
• Guimaraes MR, Reis Guimaraes J R, Guimaraes R. (2010). Selective spectral filters in the treatment of visually induced headaches and migraines: a clinical study of 93 patients. T 29 Headache Medicine: 1 (2) 72, apr/may/jun. 2010.

• BarNir, A., Shaked, H., Elad, S., & Tosta, S. (2023). Evidence for Overlapping Visual Processing Difficulties in Adult ADHD and Visual Stress. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 00315125231192809.
• Loew, S. J., & Watson, K. (2013). The prevalence of symptoms of scotopic sensitivity/Meares-Irlen syndrome in subjects diagnosed with ADHD: Does misdiagnosis play a significant role?. Hrvatska revija za rehabilitacijska istraživanja (Croatian Review of Rehabilitation Research), 49(Supplement), 64-72.

• Ludlow, A. K., Giannadou, A., Franklin, A., Allen, P. M., Simmons, D. R., & Wilkins, A. J. (2020). The possible use of precision tinted lenses to improve social cognition in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Vision research, 170, 53-59.
• Giuliani, F., & Schwarz, K. (2017). Connections between Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Meares-Meares-Irlen Syndrome. Autism Open Access, 7(216), 2.
• Whitaker, L., Jones, C. R.G., Wilkins, A. J. and Roberson, D. (2015), Judging the Intensity of Emotional Expression in Faces: the Effects of Colored Tints on Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism Res. doi: 10.1002/aur.1506

• Grandin, T. (2013). My experience with visual thinking and sensory oversensitivity: the need for research on sensory problems. In M.A. Just and K.A. Pelphrey (Eds.), Development and Brain Systems in Autism (pp. 3-12). New York, NY: Taylor & Frances.

• Irlen, H. (2012). A sensory intervention for visual processing deficits using precision colored filters. Autism Science Digest: The Journal of AutismOne, 04, 94-102.

• Amanda K. Ludlow, Elaine Taylor-Whiffen, and Arnold J. Wilkins, “Coloured Filters Enhance the Visual Perception of Social Cues in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders,” ISRN Neurology, vol. 2012, Article ID 298098, 6 pages, 2012. doi:10.5402/2012/298098 (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3316948/)
• Franklin, A., & Sowden, P. (2011). Color and autism spectrum disorders. In C.P. Biggam (Ed.) New direction in Colour Studies (pp. 281-292). Philadelphia, PA: John Benjamins Publishing.
• Ludlow, A.K., Wilkins, A.J., Heaton, P. (2008) Colored overlays enhance visual perceptual performance in children with autism spectrum disorders. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2(3), 498-515.
• Ludlow AK, Wilkins AJ, Heaton P. The effect of coloured overlays on reading ability in children with autism. J Autism Dev Disord. 2006 May;36(4):507-16. doi: 10.1007/s10803-006-0090-5. PMID: 16598434.

• Abdelraouf, E. R., Kilany, A., Elhadidy, M. E., Zeidan, H. M., Elsaied, A., Eid, O. M., … & Nashaat, N. H. (2023). Dyslexia with and without Irlen syndrome: A study of influence on abilities and brain‐derived neurotrophic factor level. ibrain, 9(1), 32-42.
• Caskey, J., & Freney, P. (2019). Is there a relationship between dyslexia and meares Irlen-Syndrome in adult vocational students? European Journal of Education Studies.

• Evans, B.J.W., Patel, R., Wilkins, A.J., Lightstone, A., Eperjesi, F., Speedwell, L., & Duffy, J. (1999). A review of the management of 323 consecutive patients seen in a specific learning disabilities clinic. Ophthalmological and Physiological Optics, 19(6), 454-466.
• Lopes, V. P., de Araújo Vilhena, D., Guimarães, R. Q., & Guimarães, M. R. (2022). Análise dos movimentos oculares de adultos com estresse visual na leitura. Research, Society and Development, 11(4), e50511427658-e50511427658.
• Garcia A, C, O, Momensohn-Santos T, M, Vilhena D, A, (2018). Effects of Spectral Overlays on Reading Performance of Brazilian Elementary School Children. Folia Phoniatr Logop;69:219-225.
• Kim, J. H., Seo, H. J., Ha, S. G., & Kim, S. H. (2015). Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings in Meares-Irlen Syndrome: A Pilot Study. Korean Journal of Ophthalmology, 29(2), 121-125. https://synapse.koreamed.org/DOIx.php?id=10.3341%2Fkjo.2015.29.2.121
• Ekenna-Kalu, C., Fatolitis, P., Momen, N., Haseltine, C., Temme, L., Krouse., S. (2006). Meares-Irlen Syndrome Innovation Study: Assessment of the potential for colored overlays to enhance the reading skills of listed recruits (Navy). Report by the Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory (NAMRL), July, 2006.
• Nobel, J., Orton, M., Irlen, S., & Robinson, G. (2004). A controlled field study of the use of coloured overlays on reading achievement. Australian Journal of Learning Disabilities, 9(2) 14-22.
• Bouldoukian, J., Wilkins, A.J., & Evans, Bruce J.W. (2002).  Randomised controlled trial of the effect of coloured overlays on the rate of reading of people with specific learning difficulties.  Ophthalmological and Physiological Optics, 22, 55-60.
• Robinson, G. L., & Conway, R. N. (1990). The effects of Irlen colored lenses on students’ specific reading skills and their perception of ability: A 12-month validity study. Journal of learning disabilities, 23(10), 589-596.
• Robinson, G.L., & Foreman, P.J. (1999). Scotopic sensitivity/Irlen syndrome and the use of coloured filters: A long-term placebo controlled study of reading strategies using analysis of miscue. Perceptual & Motor Skills, 88, 35-52.
• Robinson, G. L., & Foreman, P. J. (1999). Scotopic sensitivity/Irlen syndrome and the use of coloured filters: A long-term placebo controlled and masked study of reading achievement and perception of ability.  Perceptual & Motor Skills, 89(1), 83-113.
• Tacuri-Reino, D., Elosúa, M. R., & Bernal, M. (2024). Reading skills in children with Irlen Syndrome. Ocnos, 23(1).

• Whiting, P., Robinson, G.L., & Parrot, C.F. (1994).  Irlen coloured filters for reading: a six year follow up.  Australian Journal of Remedial Education, 26, 13-19.

• Robinson, G.L., & Conway, R.N.F. (1990).  The effects of Irlen colored lenses on specific reading skills and perception of ability:  A  twelve month validity study.  Journal of Learning Disabilities, 23, 589-596.

• Whiting, P. R., & Robinson, G. L. (1988). Using Irlen coloured lenses for reading: A clinical study. Australian Educational and Developmental Psychologist, 5, 7-10.

• Lovegrove, W. (1988).  Preliminary results of the effects of the Irlen lenses on reading performance.  Dyslexia Research Foundation Grant.

• Martin, F., MacKenzie, B., Lovegrove, W., & McNicol, D. (1993).  Irlen lenses and the treatment of specific reading disability.  An evaluation of outcomes and processes.  Australian Journal of Psychology, 45, 141-150.

• Mears, O. (1980).  Figure/ground, brightness, contrast & reading disabilities.  Visible Language, 14, 13-29.

• Northway, N., Manahilov, V., & Simpson, W. (2009) Coloured filters improve exclusion of perceptual noise in visually symptomatic dyslexics. Journal of Research in Reading, Volume 33, Issue 3, Pages 223-230.

• Bernal, M. & Tosta, S. (2015). Irlen Syndrome Incidence in Cuenca-Ecuador. International Jounal of Review in Applied and Social Sciences, 1(8), 57-65.
• Raj, R. (2020). Prevalence of symptoms of scotopic sensitivity syndrome/Irlen syndrome. IJAR, 6(11), 357-360.

• Robinson, G.L., & Foreman, P.J. (2004). The family incidence of a visual-perceptual subtype of dyslexia.  Focus on Dyslexia Research Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 27-40.

• Whichard, J.A., Feller, R.W., & Kastner, R. (2000). The Incidence of Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome in Colorado Inmates. Journal of Correctional Education, 51(3), 294-299.
• Robinson, G.L., Foreman, P.J., & Dear, K.G.B. (2000).  The familial incidence of symptoms of Scotopic sensitivity/Irlen syndrome: comparison of referred and mass-screened groups.  Perceptual and Motor Skills, 91, 707-724.
• Robinson, G.L., Foreman, P.J., & Dear, K.G.B. (1996).  The familial incidence of symptoms of Scotopic Sensitivity/Irlen Syndrome.  Perceptual and Motor Skills, 83, 1043-1055.

• Loew, S.J., Marsh, N.V. & Watson, K (2014). Symptoms of Meares-Irlen/Visual Stress Syndrome in subjects diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, 14(2), 87-92.

• Robinson, G.L. (1997).  The ratio of males to females with literacy/learning disabilities. Australian Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2(3), 7-13.

• Chouinard, B.D., Zhou, C.I., Hrybouski, S., Kim, E.S., Cummine, J. (2012). A functional neuroimaging case study of Meares-Irlen syndrome/visual stress (MISViS) Brain Topography, 25 (3), pp. 293-307.

• Lewine, J. D., Davis, J., Provencal, S., Edgar, J., & Orrison, W. (1997). A magnetoencephalographic investigation of visual information processing in Irlen’s Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome. Conducted at The Center for Advanced Medical Technologies, The University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Department of Psychology, The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

• Lewine, J.D., Irlen, H.L., & Orrison, W.W. (1996).  Visual evoked magnetic fields in Scotopic sensitivity syndrome. (Available from New Mexico Institute of Neuroimaging.  The New Mexico Regional Field Medical Center: Albuquerque, NM).

• Riddell, P. M., Wilkins, A. and Hainline, L. (2006) The effect of colored lenses on the visual evoked response in children with visual stress. Optometry and Vision Science, 83 (5). pp. 299-305.

Barn, skole og leseferdigheter

• Irlen, H., & Lass, M.J. (1989).  Improving reading problems due to symptoms of Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome using Irlen lenses and overlays.  Education, 30, 1-5.

• Tyrrell, R., Holland, K., Dennis, D., & Wilkins, A. (1995).  Coloured overlays, visual discomfort, visual search and classroom reading.  Research in Reading, 18, 10-23.

• Vilhena, D. D. A., Guimarães, M. R., Guimarães, R. Q., & Pinheiro, Â. M. V. (2020). Efeito das lâminas espectrais (overlays) em parâmetros visuais e na habilidade de leitura: revisão integrativa. Revista CEFAC, 22(3).

• Wilkins, A.J., Evans, B.J.W., Brown, J.A., Busby, A.E., Wingfield, A.E., Jeanes, R.J., & Bald, J. (1994).  Double-masked placebo-controlled trial of precision spectral filters in children who use coloured overlays.  Ophthalmological & Physiological Optics, 14, 365-370.

• Jeanes, R., Busby, A., Martin, J., Lewis, E., Stevenson, N., Pointon, D., & Wilkins, A. (1997).  Prolonged use of coloured overlays for classroom reading.  Journal of Psychology, 88, 531-548.

• Lopez, R., Yolton, R.L., Kohl, P., Smith, D.L. & Saxerud, M.H. (1994).  Comparison of Irlen Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome test results to academic and visual performance data.  Journal of the American Optometric Association, 65(10), 705-714.

• Robinson, G.L. (1994). Coloured lenses and reading: a review of research into reading achievement, reading strategies and causal mechanisms.  Australian Journal of Special Education, 18, 3-14.

• Robinson, G.L., & Whiting, P.R.  (2003).  The interpretation of emotion from facial expression for children with visual processing problems.  Australasian Journal of Special Education, 27(2), 50-67.

• Steiner, Fritz (2005). Die Irlen Methode zur Behandlung von Leseschwaeche.  Interdisziplinaeres Lehrubuch zur Behandlung von Lern- und Leseschwierigkeiten, SZH/CSPS, Schweizerische Zentralstelle für Heillpaedagogik 2005, 193-215.

• Whiting, P., & Robinson, G.L. (1988).  Using Irlen coloured lenses for reading:  A clinical study.  Australian Educational and Developmental Psychologist, 5, 7-10.

• Whiting, P.R., & Robinson, G.L.  (2001).  The interpretation of emotion from facial expressions for children with a visual sub-type of dyslexia.  Australian Journal of Learning Disabilities, 6,(4), 6-14.

• Stuart, R.J., Eckerling, G.B., McQuown, D.S., & Beebe, S.C. (1987, December 31).  To the Editor.  The New England Journal of Medicine, 31 (27).

Voksne og arbeidsliv

• Irlen, H., & Robinson, G.L. (1996). The effect of Irlen coloured filters on adult perception of workplace performance: a preliminary survey.  Australian Journal of Remedial Education, 1, 7-17.

• Robinson, G.L. (2000).  Irlen coloured filters and adults. Australian Journal of Learning Disabilities, 5(1), 15-23.

• Robinson, G.L., & Conway, R.N.F. (2000).  Irlen lenses and adults: a small scale study of reading speed, accuracy, comprehension and self-image.  Australian Journal of Learning Disabilities, 5, 4-13.

Biokjemi og genetikk

• Loew, S.J., & Watson, K. (2012). A prospective genetic marker of the visual perception disorder Meares–Irlen syndrome. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 114(3), 870-882.

• Robinson, G.L., McGregor, N.R., Roberts, T.K., Dunstan, R.H., & Butt, H.  (2001).  A biochemical analysis of people with chronic fatigue who have Irlen syndrome: speculation concerning immune system dysfunction.  Perceptual and Motor Skills, 93, 486-504.

• Robinson, G.L., Roberts, T.K., McGregor, N.R., Dunstan, R.H., & Butt, H. (1999) . Understanding the causal mechanisms of visual processing problems: a possible biochemical basis for Irlen Syndrome?  Australian Journal of Learning Disabilities, 4(4), 21-29.

• Sparks, D.L., Robinson, G.L., Dunstan, H., & Roberts, T.K. (2003).  Plasma cholesterol levels and Irlen Syndrome: preliminary study of 10- to 17-yr., old students.  Perceptual and Motor Skills, 97, 745-752.

• Robinson, G.L., Roberts, T.K., McGregor, N.R., & Barbolini, G., (2000).  A biochemical analysis of people with chronic fatigue who have Irlen syndrome.  Paper presented to the 6^th Irlen International Conference, Australia. 5-8 July 2000.

• Soares, FA, & Gontijo, LS (2018). Knowledge production: genetic, biochemical and immunological bases of the Meares-Irlen syndrome. Brazilian Journal of Ophthalmology , 75 (5), 412-415.

• Sparkes, D.L., Robinson, G.L., Roberts, T.K., Dunstan, R.H. (2006).  General Health and Associated Biochemistry in a Visual-Perceptual Subtype of Dyslexia.  Learning Disabilities: New Research, Nova Science Pub., New York, 81-98.

Hodepine, migrene og hjerneskade (TBI)

• Steiner, Fritz (2005).  Schleudertrauma und visuelle Wahrnehmungsstorungen.  Schleudertrauma-Info, S., 22-26.

• Tosta, S., & Anderson, A. (2019, May). Precision-Tinted Spectral Filters Reduce TBI-Related Migraines and Visual Cortical Sensitivity. In BRAIN INJURY (Vol. 33, pp. 162-162). 2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OR14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND: TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD.

• Tosta, S., Irlen, H., Lewine, J., & Annibali, J. (2014, May). Precision-tinted coloured filters: A successful intervention for medically resistant headaches and migraines after brain injury. In BRAIN INJURY (Vol. 28, No. 5-6, pp. 683-683). TELEPHONE HOUSE, 69-77 PAUL STREET, LONDON EC2A 4LQ, ENGLAND: INFORMA HEALTHCARE.

• Irvine, J.H., & Irvine, E.W. (1997).  Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome in a single individual (a case study).  Report by the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, CA, April 1997.

Digitale enheter og belysning

• Jang, Y.G. (2013). Implementation of Virtual Colored Overlays in Mobile Devices for People with Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome. IJCSNS International Journal of Computer Science and Network Security, VOL.13 No.4, April 2013.

• Jang, Y. G. (2014). Mobile Colored Overlays for People with Visual Stress. International Journal of Multimedia & Ubiquitous Engineering, 9(6).

• Loew, S. J., Fernández Alba, M. E., & Watson, K. (2013). Incidence of Meares-Irlen/visual stress syndrome in reading and learning disorders: does fluorescent lighting in classrooms affect literacy and numeracy? Aula Abierta, 2013, 41 (3), pp. 23-32.

• Loew, S. J., Rodríguez, C., Marsh, N. V., Jones, G. L., Núñez, J. C., & Watson, K. (2015). Levels of Visual Stress in Proficient Readers: Effects of Spectral Filtering of Fluorescent Lighting on Reading Discomfort. The Spanish journal of psychology, 18, E58.

Internasjonale studier (Korea, Brasil, Serbia)

• Kim, S., & Cho, Y. (2010). Clinical Characteristics of Patients With Dyslexia in Korea : Correlation With Meares-Irlen Syndrome. J Korean Ophthalmol Soc. 2010 Dec; 51(12):1639-1642. Korean. Published online 2010 December 21.  https://dx.doi.org/10.3341/jkos.2010.51.12.1639
• Jakovljević, T., Janković, M. M., Savić, A. M., Soldatović, I., Čolić, G., Jakulin, T. J., Papa, G., & Ković, V. (2021). The Relation between Physiological Parameters and Colour Modifications in Text Background and Overlay during Reading in Children with and without Dyslexia. Brain sciences, 11(5), 539.

• Minwook, C., Seung-Hyun, K., Joo-Young, K., and Yoonae, A. C. (2014). Specific visual symptoms and signs of meares-irlen syndrome in korean. Korean J. Ophthalmol. 28, 159–163. doi: 10.3341/kjo.2014.28.2.159

• Park, S.H., Kim, S., Cho, Y.A., Joo, C. (2012).  The Effect of Colored Filters in Patients with Meares-Irlen Syndrome. J Korean Ophthalmol Soc. 2012 Mar;53(3):452-459. Korean. Published online 2012 March 15.  https://dx.doi.org/10.3341/jkos.2012.53.3.452
• Soares, FA, & Gontijo, LS (2018). Knowledge production: genetic, biochemical and immunological bases of the Meares-Irlen syndrome. Brazilian Journal of Ophthalmology , 75 (5), 412-415.

• Steiner Fritz, HWS-Distorsion (Schleudertrauma)/Schädel-Hirn-Trauma und visuelle Wahrnehmungsstörungen, in Optometrie, Fachpublikation für Augenoptik, Offizielles Organ der Wissenschaftlichen Vereinigung für Augenoptik und Optometrie e. V. (WVAO), Mainz, 2011/2

• Steiner Fritz, Irlen Methode, in Urwyler Markus (Hrsg.),Schleudertrauma, Gefangen im Schmerz oder Beginn eines neuen Lebens?, Verlag Metacentre, Paulusdruckerei Fribourg, 2011

• Steiner Fritz, Autismus Spektrum Störung und visuelle Wahrnehmungsstörungen, Möglichkeiten der Irlen Methode in – “autismus contact” Fachdokumentation von und für Eltern und Fachleute, autismus deuschte schweiz, Zürich, überarbeitete Fassung, 2014

• Viviane Perrenoud, Autisme et problématique visuelle, quel soutien dans les activités scolaires?, Memoire professionnel présenté à UER pédagogie spécialisée de la HEP VD pour l‘optention du certificat du Cycle d‘étude Avencées en „Déficits visuels, 2011

• Susanne Hottiger-Müller, Farbige Gläser verändern die Welt: IRLEN-Syndrom und Selbstkonzept, Akademiker Verlag, 2014, ISBN: 978-3-639-46915-8  (erhältlich im Buchhandel)

• Neu! AUTISMUS DEUTSCHE SCHWEIZ – “autismus contact” Fachdokumentation von und für Eltern und Fachleute, 2014, überarbeitete Fassung

• Hanspeter Michel, Optometrist, IRLEN Syndrom – eine visuelle Wahrnehmungsstörung, in Optometrie, Fachpublikation für Augenoptik, Offizielles Organ der Wissenschaftlichen Vereinigung für Augenoptik und Optometrie e. V. (WVAO), Mainz, Optometrie 2/2014

• Safra Doris,  Der Struwwelpeter: Ein Reizüberflutungssyndrom, in Ophta, Schweizerische Fachzeitschrift für augenärztliche Medizin und Technologie, ophta • 3 / 2014

• Hanspeter Michel, Optometrist, Eine visuelle Wahrnehmungsstörung, in Schweizer Optiker, Offizielles Organ des Schweizer Optikverbandes (SOV) und des Schweizerischen Berufsverbandes für Augenoptik und Optometrie,  9/2014, Luzern