ChromaGen™ Europe

Reading discomfort often referred to as dyslexia is a condition in which affected people are unable to "grasp the meaning of written or printed words and sentences" or "to read more than a few lines with understanding." It is believed that Dyslexia could be a visual disorder as well as a neurological disorder due to Magnocellular system abnormality. Problems can show themselves in reading, writing, number work, short-term memory, hand control and visual processing. Timekeeping, sense of direction and interpersonal skills can also be affected. Approximately 16 percent of the over 292 million people in the United States are affected by some form of reading disorder that cannot be corrected by optical correction (powered lenses).

"In trials, the ChromaGen™ lens system has been shown to be of benefit to those dyslexics who suffer from the perceptual distortion of text that makes reading more difficult. These distortions include blurring (that cannot be corrected by refraction), movement of the letters or words, shimmering to the page, the words sinking into the white background of the page, pattern glare, and patterns formed by the spaces between words and lines that interfere with reading. Although ChromaGen is a symptomatic treatment and the underlying neurological condition remains unchanged, in the majority of these patients the ease of reading is improved."

Results of an in-office study performed by Dr. Zeidan indicate that 91% of 434 patients showed over a 45% improvement in speed-reading and writing abilities over a 6-month period. Neuroscientist Professor John Stein has estimated that using the special colored filters of ChromaGen™ could help approximately one in three people who suffer from visual dyslexia, or reading discomfort.

ChromaGen is a unique system of colored lenses for dyslexia. It provides a quick and reliable screening test for visual dyslexia. When the patient selects the right color combination during the assessment an immediate improvement can be experienced including clearer text, ease of reading and word and number recognition. As a result, text typically becomes clearer and stays still on the page.

Color deficiency, also known as color blindness, is an optical condition in which affected people have a deficiency in one or more of the primary colors (red, green, or blue) recognized through the retina. There are approximately 3.5 million people afflicted with color blindness in the United States. Ten percent of males and 0.6 to 0.8 percent of women are color deficient. Color deficiencies can be grouped into the following categories: Deutrans (lack in green receptors), Protans (lack in red receptors), Tritans (lack in blue receptors), Monochromatics (sees only 1 pigment), and Achromatics (has no functioning cones). Defective color vision can range from near-normal ability to distinguish colors, where typically the chemical for seeing red or green is slightly altered, to a high degree of confusion, where the chemical balance is considerably altered.

In trials, over 97% of color blind people reported a significant enhancement to their color vision and their everyday lives. For people suffering from color deficiency or 'color blindness', ChromaGen haploscopic filters work by changing the wavelength of each color going into one or both eyes, which enhances color perception and color discrimination. Improved color vision may also lead to improved safety through earlier identification of hazard warning lights and brake lights on the roads.

It is believed that, in reading disorders, there is a problem with the magnocellular pathway or 'wiring circuit' to the brain. The magnocellular pathway consists of large nerve cells that form a path from the eye to the brain. It is thought that these pathways differ in people with reading disorders from those without reading disorders.

"The magnocellular system carries important information about timing and, if incorrectly formed, can scramble the information passed between the eyes and the brain - just like two fax machines that are not quite communicating correctly. This results in the blurring and distortion to writing that many dyslexics notice, and which others may experience but do not realize is abnormal."

The fitting of ChromaGen lenses help re-synchronize and selectively changes the speed of the information in the pathways to enable sufferers to improve their reading ability, handwriting and spelling.

In cases of color deficiency, ChromaGen changes the level of each color going into the non-dominant eye and, in some cases, both the dominant and non-dominant eye, enabling enhanced color perception and color discrimination.

ChromaGen's eight tints are available in spectacle and contact lenses that are plano or prescription. In cases where only one eye needs to be treated, one treated ChromaGen lens has provided similar beneficial results. The examination process allows patients of any age to experience the benefits of ChromaGen. All ChromaGen lenses are only available through ChromaGen Europe (www.chromagen.us)

Available lens parameters are single vision, astigmatic and multifocal. To hide the tinted lens, a neutral grey finish is available so that the best cosmetic effect is achieved. Spectacles are of benefit for those patients experiencing ASD™ as they are only needed when reading or studying, whereas contact lenses are worn consistently. Spectacle blanks are available for frames authorized by ChromaGen USA. Marchon frames are the Authorized Frames of Choice, including Calvin Klein, DKNY, Fendi, Michael Kors, Coach, Nautica, Nike, Flexon, X Games, and Disney.

ChromaGen's lenses are Hydrophilic Contact Lens, 58% water, 42% polymer. The tinted area is only the pupil area of 5, 6 or 7 mm with a standard BC of 8.60mm in 14.5 diameter lens. Single vision and toric contacts are available. Contact lenses are cosmetically beneficial, as the pupil of the lenses is tinted, and in most cases this tinting is undetectable. Contact us if you want lenses for any of the following situations: Amblyopia, Aniridia, Astigmatism, Congenital Coloboma, Eye Damage, Hyperopia, Keratoconus, Light Sensitivity, Myopia, Nystagmus, Post Corneal Graft, Presbyopia, Strabismus, Surgery.

The ChromaGen Diagnostic System is available only to Licensed Practitioners that have completed and received their official guild certification for ChromaGen™. It comprises a full range of diagnostic filters, for the standard trial frame. We also offer a choice of density of color and of tint diameter in ChromaGen™ Contact Lenses (5mm, 6mm & 7mm) to ensure optimum performance from the chosen hue. This kit is sanctioned for the testing of both ChromaGen™ spectacle and contact lens use.

Chromagen Europe will distribute a special Detection Kit. This kit will be available for the layperson, school workers, hospitals, and other individuals or companies that would like to be able to test for ASD™. The use of this kit will allow the user to determine whether ChromaGen™ will benefit the individual being tested. Once tested, the user will be able to refer the individual to a certified ChromaGen™ Practitioner for further testing.

Practitioners of the ChromaGen™ haploscopic filter system are required to attend training seminars or we do it online. Seminars will provide training into the techniques and subtleties needed to properly use the ChromaGen™ system. Certified Practitioners will receive ChromaGen™ Certification and will be able to test and prescribe the necessary lenses for their patients.

Once a practitioner has been certified, there will be ongoing professional seminars available offline or online. An ongoing professional back up service will be available to Certified Practitioners.

Only qualified doctors who are certified through factory trained specialists offline or online can dispense ChromaGen™. Only Chromagen Europe is authorized to screen and refer practitioners. Each and every Certified Practitioner must purchase a special examination kit, pay the fee and agree to special conditions to safeguard the patent.