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Welcome to the Irlen Clinic at the Krist Samaritan Center, Houston/Galveston

Our mission is to spread awareness of Irlen Syndrome and alleviate symptoms of this visual-perceptual disorder.

Welcome to the Irlen Clinic at the Krist Samaritan Center, Houston/Galveston

Our mission is to spread awareness of Irlen Syndrome and alleviate symptoms of this visual-perceptual disorder.

Irlen Syndrome is often misdiagnosed as other conditions - but it is much easier to help

Learning disabilities

46%
especially those with reading problems have Irlen Syndrome

ADHD or Dyslexia

33%
these are the most commonly misdiagnosed groups

Autism

30%
this may be as high as 70% as those with Autism can have problems explaining what they experience

The symptoms make it hard to study effectively at school or work

They can also produce a distorted environment and lead to problems with light sensitivity, visual stress and eye strain.

Headaches & Migraines
Depth Perception
Anxiety & Depression
Headaches & Migraines
Depth Perception
Anxiety & Depression

The symptoms make it hard to study effectively at school or work

They can also produce a distorted environment and lead to problems with light sensitivity, visual stress and eye strain.

Why choose the Irlen Clinic, Houston/Galveston?

Specially Trained

Julie Yaxley (MA) is the Clinic Director and is an Irlen Diagnostician, trained by Helen Irlen herself.

First Hand Experience

Julie herself has Irlen Syndrome and this motivates her to provide an individualized service to clients.

Screening & Diagnostics

With generous appointment times, we will discuss symptoms, how they impact on the individual's life and carry out some activities to observe and alleviate them.

Annual Color Checks

We are here to help every step of the way, as growth spurts, illnesses and medication can all affect symptoms and make a color readjustment necessary.

How we’ve helped our clients

Read some of the stories of how we are able to help our clients with Irlen Syndrome.