It Could Be Your Eyes
Are you a parent who has been searching for answers to why your child is struggling academically? Have you been told that your child needs strabismus surgery or patching, and it just doesn’t feel right to you? Are you trying to set your kiddo with sensory needs up for success and feeling lost in the process? Have you suffered a brain injury or concussion and refuse to accept that these current limitations are your permanent “new normal”? My name is Dr. Juanita Collier and I am a Behavioral Optometrist with a private practice specializing in Vision Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Development. Through diving deep with my team, parents, patients, and professionals, we will uncover that vision may be the underlying cause of real life challenges in academics, work, sports, and daily life. While we often think 20/20 eyesight is perfect vision, vision actually takes place in the brain. And if there is any disconnect, any slight lack of coordination between the brain and the eyes, how you see what’s in front of you can be remarkably different than what’s actually there. Through this podcast, you will discover, that the challenges that you are facing may actually be stemming from a difficulty with how you’re seeing…It Could Be Your Eyes.
It Could Be Your Eyes
Can My Vision Be Restored After a Stroke?
"Stroke recovery isn’t the end of your vision—it’s the beginning of discovering how your brain can adapt and thrive."
In this powerful and insightful episode, Jessica delves into the effects of a stroke on vision and explores how vision therapy can help stroke survivors regain confidence, independence, and joy in their daily lives.
Key Highlights from the Episode:
- Understanding Stroke and Vision Loss: Jessica explains the two main types of strokes—ischemic and hemorrhagic—and how they can lead to vision issues.
- What Vision Therapy Can Do: While damaged brain cells cannot be regrown, we discuss how vision therapy leverages neuroplasticity to retrain the brain, expand the visual field, and improve processing skills.
- A Story of Hope and Resilience: an inspiring case study of a stroke survivor who overcame significant visual challenges to rediscover joy in his life, even though he couldn’t achieve his initial goal of driving again.
Jessica emphasizes the importance of assembling a strong rehab team that includes behavioral optometrists and vision therapists to address both the physical and cognitive aspects of vision loss after a stroke.
If you or someone you love is navigating stroke recovery, this episode offers a message of hope and practical solutions. Reach out to 4D Vision Gym to learn more about in-office and digital programs designed to support stroke survivors.
(00:00) Intro
(00:39) Understanding Strokes and Their Impact on Vision
(01:10) Types of Strokes: Ischemic and Hemorrhagic
(02:12) Recognizing Stroke Symptoms: The FAST Test
(04:10) Visual Complications Post-Stroke
(07:10) Eye Movement Disorders and Visual Neglect
(09:21) Stroke Rehabilitation and Brain Plasticity
(10:36) The Role of Behavioral Optometrists
(18:31) Patient Story: Overcoming Stroke Challenges
(23:30) There is Hope
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