It Could Be Your Eyes
by Dr. Juanita Collier, MS, OD, FOVDR
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About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 70 episodes
- Why Is It So Hard For Me To Drive At Night? · 17 min · Season 2 Episode 32Why is it so hard for me to drive at night? In this episode of It Could Be Your Eyes, Coach Jem and Coach Jess explore why driving at night can be challenging and explain how…
- Why Am I Seeing Double? · 13 min · Season 2 Episode 31Why 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…
- What If It Really Is Your Eyes? · 9 min · Season 2 Episode 30👀 Could the missing piece be vision? In this episode of It Could Be Your Eyes, Jessica Liedke, COVT shares three powerful stories from recent vision therapy graduates whose lives…
- The Real Reason Your Golf Game Is Inconsistent · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 29In this episode of It Could Be Your Eyes, Dr. Juanita Collier and Jess Liedke dive into a surprising reason many golfers struggle with inconsistency—even when their swing…
- If Your Child Hates Reading, Start Here · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 28If reading ends in tears, meltdowns, or “I hate this,” this episode reframes the conversation. We unpack a common misunderstanding: reading struggles aren’t always about…
- A Kid’s-Eye View of Vision Therapy · 16 min · Season 2 Episode 27👀 What is vision therapy really like for a child? In this special episode, we hear directly from Wesley, an 8-year-old vision therapy graduate, who bravely shares his experience…
- Helping Older Kids See Their Potential Through Digital Vision Therapy · 34 min · Season 2 Episode 26Vision therapy is often discussed in the context of young children—but what about older kids and teens who are struggling academically, athletically, or emotionally and have been…
- Is It ADHD, Anxiety... or a Vision Issue? · 12 min · Season 2 Episode 25ADHD and anxiety are often discussed as purely neurological or psychological conditions — but vision can play a powerful and frequently missed role. In this episode, we break…
- How Can I Help My Homeschooled Child with Reading Difficulties? with Dr. Brandon Walley · 36 min · Season 2 Episode 24Many homeschooling parents face the same question: Why is my child struggling to read—even though they’re bright, motivated, and getting plenty of practice? In this episode, we…
- Eyes on the Game: Vision Therapy and Concussion Prevention in Football & Cheer · 18 min · Season 2 Episode 23In this episode, we explore how vision training and vision therapy intersect with brain health, particularly in high-impact sports like football and cheerleading. We dig into…
- What Are Primitive Reflexes and How Do They Impact Vision and ADHD? · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 22“Movement drives brain development, and very rarely do you see movement when there is a screen involved.” Primitive reflexes play a critical role in child development, but what…
- The Link Between Safer Driving and Targeted Vision Training · 21 min · Season 2 Episode 21"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…
- Are My Child's Eyes Ready to Go Back to School? · 12 min · Season 2 Episode 20"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…
- What Is It Like to Do Vision Therapy With Kids? · 16 min · Season 2 Episode 19If your child is struggling with reading, bumping into things, or just feeling frustrated—you’re not alone. And they don’t have to stay stuck. In this heartwarming episode, we…
- What Is a Neurolens and How Can It Help My Migraines? · 31 min · Season 2 Episode 18"You don’t have to live with daily migraines, eye strain, or screen fatigue—sometimes, the right lenses can change everything." Today we are joined by Dr. Maria Della Porta…
- Teacher's Red Flags · 25 min · Season 2 Episode 17"My eyes are reading but my brain is not." Is this your student? Today, we explore the subtle—and sometimes surprising—signs teachers might overlook in the classroom that point…
- Progress Reports · 25 min · Season 2 Episode 16"If your bright, capable child is still struggling in school—even after tutoring and support—it could be time to look beyond academics." Today we explore a season every parent…
- The Anxious Generation and Gen Z's Eyes · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 15Have you noticed a shift in how children develop, socialize, and perceive the world around them? Today we discuss the pressing issues raised in Jonathan Haidt's "The Anxious…
- What Visual Skills Do I Need to Play Baseball? · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 14A 90-mile-per-hour fastball takes less than half a second to reach the plate. The key to hitting it? Training your vision to process information faster. Have you ever wondered…
- Celebrating What's Possible Through Vision Therapy · 35 min · Season 2 Episode 13Is your child struggling with reading, focus, or coordination? Have you or a loved one been told to "just get used to it" after a brain injury or developmental challenge? This…
