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Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.

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Visual Stress Syndrome(also: Meares-Irlen Syndrome, Irlen Syndrome, Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome)
A perceptual processing condition characterized by symptoms of visual distortion, discomfort, and fatigue when reading text, particularly black text on white backgrounds. Individuals with visual stress syndrome experience distortions such as letters appearing to move, merge, or…

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