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
Are My Child's Eyes Ready to Go Back to School?
"A clean bill of health from a pediatrician, or even a vision screening, does not mean your child is visually prepared to go back to school."
As back-to-school season approaches, most parents are focused on supplies, shoes, and physicals—but there’s one essential item missing from many checklists: a proper eye exam. In this solo episode, Jessica breaks down the hidden vision challenges that can impact your child’s learning, attention, and confidence in the classroom.
She explains why a standard eye exam (even with a trusted optometrist) may not catch critical issues like tracking, convergence, or near vision delays—and how developmental optometrists and behavioral eye care can bridge that gap.
If your child is struggling in school despite being bright and capable, this episode is your reminder to look deeper—it could be their eyes.
(00:00) Intro
(00:38) Back to school season
(01:43) The importance of eye exams
(02:31) Common vision issues that standard eye checks miss
(03:51) How to find the right eye doctor
(05:35) 4D Vision Gym: Your specialized vision care center
(06:58) 4D Built to Read Digital Program
(07:50) Finding local and online resources
(08:08) Learn how to get a $200 special discount
(09:25) Contact information
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