Vision Therapy for Kids: Red Flags, School Screenings, and What Parents Can Do — with Dr. Robin Price

Dr. Robin Price joins Healing Our Sight to share what parents, educators, and adults should know about vision development, vision therapy, and why “20/20 eyesight” does not always mean the visual system is working well for reading, learning, and daily life.In this episode, we discuss InfantSEE eye exams, early warning signs parents and teachers should watch for (including eye turns, eye fatigue, losing place while reading, headaches, and avoidance behaviors), and why binocular vision skills like eye teaming, tracking, and convergence are often missed in standard school and pediatric vision screenings.Dr. Price explains how vision therapy can support children who are struggling academically or developmentally, why movement and bilateral integration are critical for visual development, and how vision challenges can affect confidence, behavior, and quality of life. We also explore Utah’s School Vision Screening Policy, practical classroom strategies such as visual breaks and brain breaks, when vision therapy and surgery can work together, and how families can advocate for appropriate evaluations and accommodations at school.The episode includes powerful patient stories that highlight how identifying vision issues can be life-changing — not just for academic success, but for long-term independence and well-being.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%20sightResources mentioned:College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) doctor locator https://locate.covd.org/Symptom checklist: https://www.covd.org/page/QOLStartNote: Dr. Price has since retired, but the information shared in this episode remains highly relevant for families seeking answers about vision development and vision therapy.If you liked this episode, click here to send me a message. I also appreciate guest and topic suggestions.I'd love to hear from you! Click the "If you liked this episode, CLICK HERE" link above to send me a message. Your comments, questions, guest suggestions, and topic ideas come directly to me as Fan Mail, and I read every message.