The Science of Colored Overlays
Research has shown that many people with dyslexia and visual stress benefit from colored overlays. The right tint can reduce symptoms like words appearing to move, blur, or double on the page.
Available Tints
- Rose/Pink: Often helps with visual stress and pattern sensitivity
- Blue: Reduces glare and can calm visual processing
- Yellow: Improves contrast and reduces eye strain
- Green: Balances visual processing for some users
- Aqua/Teal: Popular for extended reading sessions
- Custom: Choose any color and intensity
How to Find Your Color
Everyone's optimal tint is different. VisionFu lets you experiment with different colors and intensities to find what works best for you:
- Start with a light intensity of each color
- Read a few paragraphs with each tint
- Note which colors feel most comfortable
- Fine-tune the intensity until text feels stable
What Tinted Overlays Help With
- Words appearing to move or swim on the page
- Text seeming to blur or go in and out of focus
- Patterns appearing in text or white space
- Eye strain and headaches from reading
- Difficulty reading black text on white backgrounds
Digital vs. Physical Overlays
Traditional colored overlays are plastic sheets placed over paper. VisionFu provides digital overlays that work on your screen, offering several advantages:
- Works everywhere - websites, documents, apps
- Instant color changes without multiple sheets
- Adjustable intensity for any lighting condition
- Can combine with other reading aids