👀 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 changed when the real source of their challenges was finally identified. From a middle school student struggling with reading and attention, to an adult battling years of dizziness and motion sickness, to a young athlete with an eye turn who was told surgery was his only option—each story highlights the import...
Jun 10
8 min
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 their swing, equipment, and practice routine stay the same. Ever had a great day on the course followed by a completely off day with no clear explanation? This episode breaks down why that happens—and why it may not be your swing at all. Instead, the real issue could be your visual system. 🧠 In This Episode, We Cover: Why golf performan...
Apr 25
20 min
If 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 motivation, intelligence, dyslexia, or ADHD. Reading is first a visual task — and there’s a critical difference between eyesight (20/20 clarity) and vision (how efficiently the brain uses the eyes). You’ll learn: How visual inefficiencies can mimic ADHDWhy some children labeled dyslexic may also have undetected visual challen...
Feb 19
22 min
👀 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 in his own words. Wesley walks us through what an eye exam feels like for a kid, what was hard for him before vision therapy, and how things changed after completing his program. This episode offers parents a rare, honest look at vision therapy from the child’s perspective—helping families understand what their ...
Feb 12
16 min
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 experi...
Jan 27
33 min
ADHD 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 down how functional vision problems can create symptoms that look like inattention, restlessness, avoidance, and anxiety. From eye teaming and tracking issues to binocular vision dysfunction, you’ll learn why visual inefficiency places extra strain on the brain and how that strain can show up behaviorally and emotionally...
Dec 23, 2025
12 min
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 this episode, we sit down with Dr. Brandon Walley, a behavioral optometrist and homeschooling dad who has combined his clinical expertise and personal experience to create a digital, at-home vision therapy program specifically for homeschool families. He shares how visual development impacts reading, what signs parents should look for,...
Nov 12, 2025
35 min
In 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 concussion statistics, the emerging technologies for monitoring head impacts, and how targeted visual training might play a role in both preventing and recovering from concussions. We also bring in expert voices and share real-world athlete stories to make it concrete and actionable for coaches, parents, trainers, and at...
Oct 22, 2025
17 min
“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 happens when they don’t integrate as expected? In this episode, we’re joined by pediatric occupational therapist and ADHD specialist Jenna Downs from Stronger Roots Therapy. Together, we explore how these early reflexes shape motor, sensory, and visual development—and how their persistence can mimic or worsen symptoms ...
Sep 1, 2025
42 min
"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 me...
Aug 18, 2025
21 min
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