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
Helping Older Kids See Their Potential Through Digital Vision Therapy
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Vision 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 told they’re “too old” to benefit?
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Eric Chow, OD, a functional optometrist and owner of Miami Vision Therapy, to explore how vision therapy can be effectively delivered to older children and teens through innovative digital models. Dr. Chow shares insights from his clinical experience, his journey as a practice owner, and the development of his digital vision therapy program, See Your Potential: Brain Core Training.
Together, we discuss how modern vision therapy is evolving to meet families where they are—without compromising clinical integrity or outcomes.
🧠 In This Episode, We Discuss:
- Dr. Chow’s path into functional optometry and vision therapy
- How See Your Potential: Brain Core Training supports teens and their families through a digital vision therapy model
- What parents should be asking when their older child is struggling
- Critical questions eye doctors should consider when evaluating next steps for teens
- How digital programs can expand access while maintaining quality care
- Where Dr. Chow sees the future of vision therapy headed
(00:00) Intro
(00:35) Meet Dr. Eric Chow
(01:30) See Your Potential
(02:19) Why Digital Vision Therapy
(03:30) Expanding Care Beyond the Clinic
(04:00) The Evolution of Vision Therapy
(05:02) Binocular Vision Dysfunction
(06:34) Getting the Right Diagnosis
(07:56) A Teen Patient Story
(09:00) What Parents Should Ask
(12:14) Questions for Your Eye Doctor
(15:12) Motivating Older Kids
(17:22) Gamification in Vision Therapy
(18:17) Real-Life Patient Results
(20:24) Why Not Apps or YouTube?
(22:02) Brain Core Training Explained
(23:10) Bringing Expert Care Home
(24:39) The Accessibility Gap
(25:26) The Future of Vision Therapy
(28:15) Vision & Brain Health
🔗 Resources & Links
- Visit Miami Vision Therapy: https://www.miamivt.com/
- Explore additional resources from It Could Be Your Eyes: https://www.4dvisiontherapyathome.com/
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