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Require teacher training to identify possible "visual stress" in pupils

Submitted by Gursharon Sangha on Saturday 29th July 2023

Published on Monday 7th August 2023

Current status: Closed

Closed: Wednesday 7th February 2024

Signatures: 65

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Require teacher training to identify possible "visual stress" in pupils

Petition Details

Teachers should receive training to identify the signs of visual stress or Meares-Irlen Syndrome. This will allow them to raise awareness about it to parents/carers so that they can attend an optician for a test. Visual stress can significantly impair reading ability, or make reading very tiring.

Additional Information

While adults may recognise symptoms, children may not be aware of them, as this is how they always experience reading. Once diagnosed, devices such as coloured overlays can make reading easier and more comfortable. I found reading uncomfortable and tiring. I found out I had visual stress at the age of 31.


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