VTM Original from CTP Coil

An optical device, which will help millions in the treatment of reading difficulties such as
Dyslexia, has been awarded "Millennium Product" status by the Design Council. Christened
the 'Visual Tracking Magnifier' (VTM), the new device is the result of many years research by
Ian Jordan, who is well known for his pioneering work in designing equipment that can
effectively measure and treat visual dyslexia.

The device was created in conjunction with CTP COIL, a specialist in optical moulding, which
manufactures what Jordan believes to be the highest quality magnifiers in the UK.

Many visual dyslexia sufferers are confused by 'pattern glare' which causes whole blocks of
text to merge and swim above the page to make reading extremely difficult. Jordan has
combated this problem by creating a device that modifies the way one's eyes approach the
print.

The VTM sits on a page and can be easily tracked backwards and forwards across the text. It
consists of a high powered magnifying glass, with a central viewing strip about one centimetre
wide. Above and below this strip are two semi-circular, transparent, patterned areas that
remove any distortion of the surrounding text. As a result, a high proportion of visual
dyslexics, together with those suffering from cataracts, age-related maculopathy and retinitis
pigmentosa, can read text much more easily. Perhaps the greatest benefit from the new
device will be found in school classrooms, where Jordan believes the VTM will help an
estimated ten to fifteen percent of pupils in an average class, but with even greater numbers
benefiting in lower achievement groups.

Edward Marcus Ltd

Dyslexia and the VTM

EDWARD MARCUS LTD

	VTM Original
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