Irlen syndrome is a purported condition defined by disordered visual processing, for which its proponents recommend treatment with colored lenses or overlays. The concept is not supported by scientific evidence, and psychologists and medical professionals have described the marketing of its diagnosis and treatment as a health fraud. It remains a disputed rather than an accepted medical diagnosis.
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Classification
ICD-10 ChapterVII: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Sources
1. Wikidata: Irlen syndrome
WikidataWikidata P279 (body-system: ocular)Quote, Wikidata P279 (body-system: ocular)
Subclass of: vision disorder
2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter VIIQuote, List of chapters, Chapter VII
Diseases of the eye and adnexa
3. Wikipedia: Non-communicable disease
WikipediaLead section, transmission-route statement (inferred from disease-category)
NCDs include Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, heart diseases, cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others.
Named examples section
NCDs include Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, heart diseases, cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others.
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