Potential Uses for Precision Tinted Lenses in a Neurology Clinic

Photophobia is a complex disorder that can involve aversion not simply to bright light but spatial patterns, colour and flicker. The use of tinted lenses reduce photophobia in neurological diseases has long history. Rarely the possibility different individuals might require individually tailored their needs been considered. Here we explore this using Intuitive Colorimeter system. colorimeter illuminates text with coloured permits colour, strength brightness be manipulated separately. Many find other than white comfortable for viewing text. This optimized by search strategy allows adaptation. Spectacle are then so chosen experienced under conventional lighting. In article, review photosensitive epilepsy, autism, migraine, cluster headache, visual snow, stroke, multiple sclerosis concussion; these disorders which tints have featured scientific clinical reports. evidence preliminary rather conclusive, it suggests precision photophobia. patients perception emotion facial expression improved. Occasionally, benefit extends reduction seizures headaches an increase reading speed.