What makes a behavioral optometry intake form different? In this episode we dive into why the case history is the most essential part of an examination; we'll discuss certain specific intake form history questions, the importance of observing the whole person, and go over a patient's goals through working with a behavioral optometrist.

Vision is the foundation for learning, attention, coordination, and even confidence. As demands on kids (and adults) grow, we need a new model of readiness, one that integrates movement, vision, and cognition from the very start. This episode offers a vision for what's possible in the future when we stop treating the eyes in isolation and start supporting the whole child.

Many functional vision problems go unrecognized because they show up as behavior, frustration, or underperformance; not blurry sight. This episode explores the most common ways vision problems are mistaken for something else, and how to start seeing the signs before the child (or adult) falls through the cracks.

Why clarity of sight doesn’t equal efficiency or comfort, and how common vision problems go undetected in standard eye exams.

Learn how this foundational model connects posture, cognition, movement, and vision in a dynamic loop.

Vision isn’t just inherited, it develops and it can be shaped or disrupted by experience, environment, and engagement.

A deep dive into several tests and tools that behavioral optometrists use to assess and treat visual performance and processing, beyond just acuity.

A foundational episode that introduces vision therapy in plain language, how to explain it to patients, parents, and colleagues, and why it matters.