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
Why Am I Seeing Double?
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Why do some people see double—and why do others not even realize they're experiencing it?
In this episode of It Could Be Your Eyes, Certified Optometric Vision Therapist Jess Liedke explores the science behind diplopia (double vision) and explains why it's often much more than an eye muscle problem. Learn how your brain and eyes work together to create single, clear vision, why symptoms often appear when you're tired or reading, and how binocular vision dysfunction can affect everyday life.
You'll learn:
- What diplopia (double vision) really is
- Why double vision isn't always caused by weak eye muscles
- The relationship between focusing, eye teaming, and the brain
- Common signs and symptoms of binocular vision dysfunction
- When double vision requires immediate medical attention
- How Vision Therapy helps retrain the visual system
Whether you're experiencing double vision yourself, caring for someone who is, or simply want to understand how the visual system works, this episode offers practical insights into one of the most misunderstood visual conditions.
00:00 (Introduction)
00:35 (Why Am I Seeing Double?)
01:17 (What Is Diplopia?)
01:34 (How the Eyes and Brain Create Single Vision)
02:51 (Common Causes of Double Vision)
03:19 (The Visual Skills Behind Eye Teaming)
04:14 (Why Double Vision Gets Worse When You're Tired)
05:48 (The Link Between Focusing and Eye Alignment)
06:43 (How Vision Therapy Helps)
07:03 (Common Symptoms Beyond Seeing Double)
08:23 (Why Many People Don't Know They Have Double Vision)
09:58 (Can Double Vision Be Treated?)
11:29 (When Double Vision Is an Emergency)
12:07 (Final Thoughts)
💡 Why This Episode Matters
Double vision isn't always obvious. For many people, it's something they've unknowingly compensated for over the years, dismissing symptoms like headaches, eye strain, blurry vision, dizziness, or difficulty reading as "normal."
Understanding why double vision occurs is the first step toward identifying the underlying cause—not just masking the symptoms. This episode explores how the eyes and brain work together and why restoring that teamwork can make a meaningful difference in everyday life.
❤️ A Note for Patients & Families
If you or someone you love experiences double vision, eye fatigue, or visual discomfort—especially during reading, computer work, or driving—don't assume it's something you simply have to live with.
There may be an underlying visual issue that can be identified and treated.
Sometimes the problem isn't just your eyes.
Sometimes, it could be your eyes.
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