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
The Link Between Safer Driving and Targeted Vision Training
"90% of the information that we use while we're driving to make safe and appropriate decisions is visual in nature."
When we think of driving skills, most of us imagine rules of the road, practice hours, or reaction time. But what if the biggest factor in safe driving isn’t about practice at all, but it’s about vision?
Today, Jessica explores the critical role visual skills play in driving safely and confidently. From peripheral awareness and depth perception to processing speed and visual memory, vision is at the heart of every decision we make behind the wheel.
You’ll also hear real-life examples—from avoiding unexpected road hazards to helping teens and rehabilitating drivers—showing how vision therapy and targeted training can make all the difference. Whether it’s a young driver preparing for their test, someone recovering from a brain injury, or a neurodiverse individual seeking independence, strengthening visual skills is the key to safer roads.
If you’re a parent, a driving instructor, or someone who simply wants to feel more confident behind the wheel, this episode will open your eyes to how vision training can transform driving safety.
(00:00) Intro
(00:33) Importance of visual processing in driving
(04:56) Visual awareness on the road
(06:29) Challenges for rehabilitating drivers and understanding visual processing pathways
(09:36) Vision therapy for neurodiverse individuals
(11:37) Preparing teens for safe driving
(13:20) Vision therapy benefits for drivers
(15:16) Built to Drive programs
(17:25) Final thoughts and contact information
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