Editorial policy
In brief: Facts here come from named public sources; the Institute’s claims are attributed and shown beside independent assessments, and nothing here is medical advice.
Is this site independent of the Institute?
Yes. It is not operated or reviewed by the Irlen Institute or the Irlen Syndrome Foundation, and it earns nothing from either.
What sources are used?
Named public sources only: the organizations’ own pages, the Business Profile, the patent record, professional statements, PubMed-indexed studies, EyeWiki, a press report and encyclopedia articles.
How are the Institute’s claims handled?
They are attributed to the Institute (“the Institute says”) and, where an independent assessment exists, it is shown alongside. Prevalence and reach figures are never presented as established fact.
How is the controversy handled?
Both positions are shown with sources. Professional bodies’ statements are reported in their own terms, and the Institute’s own statement that Irlen Syndrome is not a medical condition is reported too.
What happens when sources disagree?
Both versions are shown, as with the 44 and 46 country counts and the 2014 and 2015 foundation name dates.
How are the data pages made?
By recording figures exactly as stated on one date and by counting the entries of the Institute’s bibliography, with the method stated and a CSV provided.
Is any of this advice?
No. Anyone with reading difficulties, headaches or light sensitivity should seek an eye examination and appropriate educational or medical assessment.
Is this connected to Wikipedia?
No. The layout follows a familiar encyclopedia style, but there is no connection with Wikipedia or the Wikimedia Foundation.