It Could Be Your Eyes

What Did Your Doctor Miss at Your Child's Eye Exam?

Dr. Juanita Collier, MS, OD, FCOVD Season 1 Episode 34

In today's episode, we explore the critical differences between various types of eye exams and why the traditional ones often miss issues affecting children's learning and development. 

A key question in today's discussion is, why do children rarely report visual problems? We often assume their vision is normal, but the implications this has for diagnosis and treatment are very important. 
The significance of behavioral optometry in detecting and addressing subtle yet impactful vision disorders early on is crucial. 

We try to shed a light on common compensations for vision issues, the importance of foundational visual skills, and the profound impact that comprehensive vision care can have on a child's academic performance and confidence.

Remember that our 4D Built to Read program is designed to empower parents as junior vision therapists for their children. 

In this episode you’ll hear about:

00:00 Intro
00:40 Understanding Eye Exams and Why Children's Vision Issues Go Unnoticed
02:34 The Role of Behavioral Optometrists in Eye Health
05:00 "Tablets are Blurry, but at Least it's Kind of Fun"
06:40  Flexibility to Look from Up Close to Far Away and Back Again
09:00 4d Built to Read Digital Program
09:50 Exploring Commonly Missed Issues in Routine Eye Exams
13:41 The Importance of Early Vision Checks
15:02 Preventing Vision Issues: Tips and Programs
20:16 Empowering Parents and Changing Lives with Built to Read
 

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