Beyond Words: The Invisible Challenge of Dyslexic Reading
For individuals with dyslexia, reading is not a simple task of looking at words on a page. The challenge lies in how visual information is processed by the brain.
In a typical visual system, one eye naturally becomes dominant, creating a hierarchical process of information intake. The brain efficiently filters and prioritizes visual signals, allowing for smooth reading and comprehension. However, for individuals with dyslexia, this process is fundamentally different.
Researchers found that dyslexic individuals experience a unique visual phenomenon. Unlike most people, both eyes transmit images with equal intensity, creating a neural traffic jam of visual information. Imagine looking at a page of text where every letter appears simultaneously in its original and mirrored form, with no clear distinction between them.
LEXILENS®: Precision Engineering for Visual Clarity
LEXILENS® are patented electronic glasses that help people with dyslexia see, read and interact with the world around them with confidence.
In concrete terms, these electronic glasses act as an active filter located in the lenses, making it possible to neutralise the superposition of mirror images perceived by certain dyslexic pupils and thus facilitate reading. If the student already wears corrective glasses, the LEXILENS® lenses can be adapted to his or her vision.
The Electronic Filtering Mechanism
The innovation lies in the active electronic filter integrated directly into the lenses. This filter works in real-time to:
Neutralise simultaneous image transmissions
Stabilise visual information
Create a clear, distinct visual pathway to the brain
Adaptability and Personalisation
Understanding that every individual's visual experience is unique, LEXILENS® offer:
Compatibility with existing prescription glasses
Multiple size options
A personalised approach to visual support
By addressing the root cause of visual processing difficulties, LEXILENS® provide individuals with dyslexia a new way to experience text. They transform reading from a challenging task to a more manageable experience, as well as a bridge between perception and understanding, allowing individuals with dyslexia to experience text in a way that was previously impossible.
To learn more about LEXILENS®, book a 1-2-1 with our product specialist James.
James Wright
James joined team Aventido in 2022, having worked within sales and marketing for the past 8 years, most notably within High End Property and Automotive. Most recently he worked within the Education team of a large Assistive Technology organisation.
In his free time, James is a member of the British Dyslexia Association Technology Advisory Committee and is an active Dyslexia awareness campaigner/ Advocate.
James is passionate about Assistive Technologies and Neurodiversity, because he lives with Dyslexia himself. He strongly believes in technology helping people.