How Can Vision Therapy Help Nystagmus? Dancing Eyes Podcast #25 - Dr Julie Steinhauer

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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:05 What is vision therapy? 1:55 What is syntonics? 3:30 Are the syntonics always used when you practice vision therapy? 4:20 All of Dr. Julie’s patients have experienced at least a 2 line increase in their vision acuity. 8:20 What is the youngest age that Dr. Julie would have a patient do syntonics? 12:00 Do you see a decrease in the eye movements of your nystagmus patients? 16:35 Breathing technique demonstrations to slow down eyes 21:00 Does the new and improved vision remain once therapy is complete? 23:50 Vision therapy is available both in person and virtually. 30:20 How does someone know whether they should go for vision therapy or for a surgical procedure? 34:40 Do you see an increase in balance in your nystagmus patients? 37:40 Can you tell me some of your favorite success stories? 39:30 What are some common misconceptions about syntonics and why do some people choose to not practice vision therapy with them? 43:40 How much would vision therapy cost? 48:45 Closing words

[@GregRojakovick]

Great video. Alex is going to be following up on this

[@adamhall5332]

Thanks for this episode I have a consultation with Julie tomorrow. I thought the only option I had was cosmetic surgery to fix my amblyopia but this sounds way more promising for that and my nystagmus as well!

[@DancingEyesPodcast]

Awesome Adam! Keep me posted on how the consultation goes!

[@haydentrow9771]

Hi Frankie, great podcast episode with Dr.Julie! I was wondering if you have heard from anyone personally about the success of using Dr.Julie’s program? I had a consultation with her and really enjoyed talking to her as she seems to be very well educated in her field. I’m really interested in participating in the VT program but I am so torn between some saying this treatment is “hokey” and some saying “life changing” not sure who to listen to! With your platform I’m sure you have a lot more connections to others with nystagmus than I do! 😅

[@DancingEyesPodcast]

Hello Hayden, I'm sorry for the late response. Unfortunately I have never met anyone who has gone through her program. I would also be very interested in hearing testimonies of people who have had vision therapy. It seems that people are either very strongly for it or very strongly against it. If I was still doing the podcast today I'm sure that I would have found some people to interview who have gone through a vision therapy program. Maybe one day that episode will still get made. If you ever find out more info I'd love to hear!

[@chaddisfaction]

Frankie, this episode is incredible. 👏 I’m so interested in a consultation now. Thank you and Dr. Julie for setting this up and sharing this resource.

[@DancingEyesPodcast]

I'm glad you found it valuable Chad! Super interesting stuff in my opinion.

[@VernonRhem]

I had a brainstem stroke

[@rlifshotz]

Excellent expression of ocular therapy options.

[@rlifshotz]

Excellent insight into ocular therapy options.