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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…
Episodes
- It Could Be Your Eyes
Why Is It So Hard For Me To Drive At Night?
Why 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…
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Why Am I Seeing Double?
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…
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What If It Really Is Your Eyes?
👀 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…
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The Real Reason Your Golf Game Is Inconsistent
In 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…
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If Your Child Hates Reading, Start Here
If reading ends in tears, meltdowns, or “I hate this,” this episode reframes the conversation. We unpack a common misunderstanding: reading struggles aren’t…
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A Kid’s-Eye View of Vision Therapy
👀 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…
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Helping Older Kids See Their Potential Through Digital Vision Therapy
Vision therapy is often discussed in the context of young children—but what about older kids and teens who are struggling academically, athletically, or…
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Is It ADHD, Anxiety... or a Vision Issue?
ADHD and anxiety are often discussed as purely neurological or psychological conditions — but vision can play a powerful and frequently missed role. In this…
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How Can I Help My Homeschooled Child with Reading Difficulties?
Many 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…
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Eyes on the Game: Vision Therapy and Concussion Prevention in Football & Cheer
In this episode, we explore how vision training and vision therapy intersect with brain health, particularly in high-impact sports like football and…
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What Are Primitive Reflexes and How Do They Impact Vision and ADHD?
“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…
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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…
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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…
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What Is It Like to Do Vision Therapy With Kids?
If 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…
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What Is a Neurolens and How Can It Help My Migraines?
"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…
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Teacher's Red Flags
"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…
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Progress Reports
"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…
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The Anxious Generation and Gen Z's Eyes
Have you noticed a shift in how children develop, socialize, and perceive the world around them? Today we discuss the pressing issues raised in Jonathan…
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What Visual Skills Do I Need to Play Baseball?
A 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…
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Celebrating What's Possible Through Vision Therapy
Is 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…
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When Does My Child Need Occupational Therapy?
"If you feel like something is ‘off’ with your child’s development, trust your gut—early intervention can make all the difference." – Danielle Lyden Is your…
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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…
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What Behaviors at Home Could Mean my Child has a Vision Issue?
"Sometimes the signs of a vision issue don’t show up in an eye exam—they show up in your child’s behavior." In this episode, Jessica shares three key behaviors…
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What are 3 Games I Can Play to Help my Struggling Reader?
Simple, fun games can help strengthen your child’s visual skills and set them up for reading success. In this episode, Jessica shares three engaging and…
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How can I protect my child's eyes from prolonged screen time?
"Every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds. It’s the simplest habit with the biggest impact on eye health." In this quick, solo episode, Jessica…
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Is Vision Therapy Snake Oil?
"When done correctly, vision therapy is backed by science, supported by research, and changes lives." In this episode, we tackle a provocative question: Is…
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5 Things My Teen Needs to Be a Safe Driver
"Driving isn’t just about being able to see clearly—it’s about how well you process and respond to everything happening around you." In this episode, we’re…
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I Can See Fine, But Something Is Wrong With My Vision
"20/20 vision is only one piece of the puzzle—how well you process and respond to what you see is what truly impacts your daily life." In this episode, we dive…
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As a Teacher, How Do I Know if Vision is Impeding My Student's Learning?
"Vision issues aren’t just about 20/20 eyesight. It’s about how students see and process their world, and teachers can be the first to notice when something’s…
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What Does My Student Athlete Need to be Ready for their Season?
"As athletic trainers, we're communicators first and foremost. We’re here to ensure athletes stay safe while getting them back to play as quickly as possible…
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What's It Like to do Vision Therapy with Your Own Child?
"It is so rewarding to see that light behind your child's eyes just light up when they get something. It is so exciting to see how your child grows through…
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Back to School: The 3 Most Important Things My Child Needs
"If your child has a great team surrounding them, there is no reason that they cannot be as successful as they possibly can." In this mini-episode, we're…
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How Can We Raise Awareness of Visual Processing?
"If a child can't hear instructions properly or process what they see, how can we expect them to succeed academically? Awareness and early intervention are…
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How Do I Engage My Child in Summer Reading? with Reading Specialist, Angela Eddy
"Summertime should be relaxing and fun, but that doesn’t mean learning has to stop. Let’s turn reading into an adventure instead of a chore!" Welcome back! In…
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What Do I Do If I'm Told I Can't Achieve My Dreams? Noah's Story of overcoming his eye turn
"No matter what people say to you, no matter what they tell you, you always got to keep going and do what you believe that you can do." Today, we sit down with…
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What Did Your Doctor Miss at Your Child's Eye Exam?
In today's episode, we explore the critical differences between various types of eye exams and why the traditional ones often miss issues affecting children's…
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What Intervention Will Help My Child Focus? Zoe, an 8 year old rock star, tells her story
Today, we shine a spotlight on Teacher Appreciation Month and to celebrate it, we have several activities planned, so make sure to follow us on social media…
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How Do I Find Calm in the Chaos While Navigating My Child's Struggles? with Jennifer Wren Tolo
"We are more capable and we're enough when we are present in our life and connected to our soul, and what it is that we need. When we are, we can connect to…
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How does a concussion affect the brain? with Kelly Tuttle, FNP-BC, MSN
"The healthcare system is really complicated, and there aren't any guidelines currently on how to care and manage TBIs. It takes multiple providers…
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Am I Getting Enough Shut-Eye?
Today we discuss the importance of quality sleep for maintaining good eye health. We share some advice on establishing a bedtime routine and maintaining…
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Why can't my child pay attention? with Charlene, a 4D Mom and teacher
Today we have a special guest on the show. Charlene is a fantastic mom who followed her maternal instinct and brought her kid to 4D Vision Gym. Although he was…
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I Can't Afford Vision Therapy! How Can I Help My Child?
Today we have a "minisode" to celebrate the beginning of 2024. The new year already brings a new and exciting program: 4D Built to Learn. It was developed to…
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Can My OT Do My VT?
"We love OTs working on visual perception, and they can even do some free space depth perception and focusing flexibility exercises. However, anything farther…
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Why Doesn't Vision Therapy Work?
“Health is holistic. You are a whole person. Your eyes and your brain have so much to do with so much of your life. And this is a lot of what it means to say…
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Is Surgery The Only Option For My Child?
Today we discuss strabismus, an eye turn condition. We explain the various treatment options, including patching, penalization, surgery, and vision therapy and…
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How do I help my child through 4D Built to Read?
In this episode, we discuss several questions we received on a live Q&A session we did with our Built to Read community. We provide tips for parents on how to…
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What is the link between vision and learning?
To honor National Vision and Learning Month, we're discussing the importance of getting a comprehensive eye exam for children before the start of the school…
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How to Unlock Your Potential by Changing the way you See!
“We wanted our patients to feel like nothing was wrong with them. From day one we didn’t call them patients, they were members. Over the next 10 years, I see…
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How Do I Combat the "Summer Slide"?
"17 to 34% of what was learned last school year is expected to be lost between May and September." Today we're talking about "The Summer Slide", a term that…
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What is Vision Therapy Like for an Adult
"There's going to be times when you come across something that just seems mentally or physically impossible. You can say 'this sucks' and take defeat, or take…
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How Can I Help My Students with Vision Issues?
"We wanna make sure those kids are getting their chance because often they're misdiagnosed. We want to give parents and teachers the tools to help children…
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Why Doesn't My Child Want to Play Sports?
"When as a parent you're going through these therapeutic experiences, you can learn a lot just about how your kid functions..we pride ourselves here at 4D, we…
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How Do I Know if I have Binocular Vision Dysfunction?
"Binocular vision dysfunction is very specific in that the quantitative findings, actually show that you're sometimes crossing your eyes, sometimes relaxing…
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Why Isn't the School Screening Enough? with Catherine Carter
“The problem with the vision screening test is that, they’re only looking at distance vision and that’s not where most of learning is”. Today we welcome…
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Why Does My Gifted Child Have Trouble Reading? featuring Debbie Reber, founder of Tilt Parenting
"Just because a child is performing on an average way doesn't mean that we get to ignore the potential that they have" Debbie Reber. In today's episode we…
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What Type of Eye Doctor is the Best for My Child? featuring Dr. Erin McCleary, OD
"Anything that's other than the typical development-wise, I'd make sure we're getting eye exams...often, a child has an atypical congenital birth history or…
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How Can I Better Advocate For My Child? with guest Michele Hillman
It can be scary when the school system says "it's totally fine" but YOU as a parent know it's the complete opposite. In this episode we welcome Michele…
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What Should My Child Expect from Vision Therapy?
One of the biggest obstacles for parents of children needing vision therapy is figuring out how to get their kids on board to take it seriously. How to do…
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Are My Eyes Prepared to Drive? featuring Raechaell Corbett, OTR/L
Our vision affects our ability to do countless everyday tasks. To work, to communicate, to read, and – to get from one place to another. Our featured guest is…
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Is My Child Getting the Nutrition They Need? featuring Dr. Jared Skowron
Attention, parents of picky eaters – this episode is for you. Today, we talk about nutrition, specifically, how to ensure your child is getting the right…