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June 21, 2000
RANDOLPH — Nearly 25 individuals traveled here last week from Nebraska and Iowa to take part in testing that could drastically change the way they view their world.
Mary Sauser of Randolph, a screener for Scotopic Sensitivity/Irlen Syndrome, an ailment that causes visual perception distortions, hosted the four-day testing procedures in her home.
Mrs. Sauser, who has been screening individuals for the disease for 10 years, said those taking part in the two-hour test came to Randoph from as far as Ogallala and Ames, Iowa The tests were conducted by diagnostician Dr. Cathryn Hay of Wichita, Kan.
It has been estimated that Scotopic Sensitivity/Irlen Syndrome (SSS) could effect up to 12 percent of the general population and has greater occurrences among those who are dyslexic, autistic or have learning disabilities.
