n this episode of Healing Our Sight, Denise talks with her eye doctor, Dr. Jarrod Davies, about vision development in infants and children and how parents can recognize when something may be interfering with healthy visual growth.

Dr. Davies explains what developmental optometry and vision therapy are, how early milestones relate to binocular vision and eye teaming, and why the idea of a strict “critical period” is often misunderstood. He also shares practical guidance for parents — including what to watch for, when to seek a second opinion, and simple home activities that support visual development.

The conversation also explores school accommodations and parent advocacy, sports vision, concussion-related vision issues, and why function matters more than appearance when it comes to eye alignment.

This episode is especially helpful for parents who want to better understand their child’s vision, feel unsure about next steps, or have been told to “wait and see.”

If you’re a parent, educator, or adult navigating vision concerns and looking for community support, discussion, and trusted resources, you’re invited to join the Healing Our Sight Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=healing%20our%20sight

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Caryn shares her vision story, which is in process and includes surgery as well as vision therapy.  She poses frequently asked questions to Denise as well as sharing her perspective on her journey so far.

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Susanna is the author of One-Eyed Princess, Gaining Depth in Sight and Mind. We discuss her vision story, the challenges of vision therapy and how to support someone in therapy. The topics discussed are fairly wide ranging, including psychological issues in vision therapy, unforeseen side effects, perspectives on 3D movies and being an advocate for those with vision issues.

Her blog is found at https://oneeyedprincess.wordpress.com/about/
Her book is One-Eyed Princess, Gaining depth in sight and mind
https://www.amazon.com/One-Eyed-Princess-Gaining-Depth-Sight-ebook/dp/B01GDS59AS/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=one-eyed+princess%2C+gaining+depth+in+sight+and+mind&qid=1594526646&sr=8-2

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In this episode of Healing Our Sight, Denise speaks with Robin and Jillian Benoit about Jillian’s amblyopia journey and what has unfolded 10 years after the publication of Jillian’s Story.

You’ll hear how Jillian’s vision loss went undetected through multiple childhood vision screenings, how she learned to compensate and hide her amblyopia, and why Robin and Jillian have become passionate advocates for early detection and the InfantSEE® program.

Robin reflects on the impact of sharing Jillian’s story through two books now used in optometry education worldwide, while Jillian shares how vision therapy changed her life–from academics and balance to driving, confidence, and her path toward optometry.

This episode is essential listening for parents, educators, and anyone wondering whether vision screenings are enough.

Organizations mentioned in this episode:
Optometric Extension Program Foundation: https://www.oepf.org/
College of Optometrists in Vision Development: http://covd.org/
Vivid Vision: https://www.seevividly.com/
InfantSEE program: https://infantsee.org/

Connect with Denise Allen:

Website: https://healingmysight.com

Healing our Sight Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063570817348

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In this episode of Healing Our Sight, Denise Allen speaks with Aubrey Boss, who made a career shift after experiencing the impact of vision therapy firsthand.

Aubrey shares how she was diagnosed with convergence insufficiency as a young adult, how vision therapy changed her reading stamina and comprehension, and why that experience led her to pursue work as a vision therapist.

Denise also shares her own long and complex journey with vision therapy — including growing up with strabismus, years of treatment, the emotional impact of visible eye misalignment, and her eventual path to stereopsis (3D vision).

Together, they discuss:

• How vision problems can go unnoticed for years
• Common symptoms like reading fatigue, nausea, and visual overwhelm
• What vision therapy can address — and when additional interventions may be needed
• The emotional side of living with unresolved vision challenges
• Why informed choice and patient advocacy matter

This episode offers an honest, patient-centered look at vision therapy from two very different perspectives — and highlights that there is no single path to functional vision.

Connect with Denise Allen:
Website: https://healingmysight.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingoursight

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In this first episode of Healing Our Sight, host Denise Allen speaks with her longtime friend Rebekka Smith about her experience with vision loss following an ocular stroke—and her unexpected recovery through vision therapy.

Rebekka shares what it was like to wake up with distorted vision, lose her ability to read and see in 3D, and be told that “low vision” might be her only option. Together, Denise and Rebekka explore what happens when the brain and eyes stop working together, why vision therapy is often overlooked, and how neuroplasticity plays a powerful role in recovery after stroke.

This episode is especially helpful for:

• adults recovering from stroke or brain injury
• patients experiencing visual confusion, shadowing, or loss of depth perception
• anyone curious about vision therapy from a real patient’s perspective

Healing Our Sight is about advocacy, hope, and understanding what’s possible when we stop accepting “nothing can be done” as the final answer.

If you’re a parent, educator, or adult navigating vision concerns and looking for community support, discussion, and trusted resources, you’re invited to join the Healing Our Sight Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=healing%20our%20sight

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