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11/04/2026

Comment MOTION to watch the full episode with Dr. Mariza Snyder 😎

Ever wondered why you can drive for hours without feeling sick, but 10 minutes in the passenger seat has you reaching for the window?

It’s not necessarily the car. It’s how your brain is making sense of movement.

Your visual system and vestibular system (your inner ear’s balance system) are constantly working together to help you understand where you are in space.

But when the information they’re receiving doesn’t quite match up, things can get uncomfortable.

Nausea.
Dizziness.
Feeling overwhelmed by movement.

And sometimes, even a perfectly ordinary car ride becomes a challenge.

Motion sickness can have several causes, but the way your brain processes visual information is one important piece of the puzzle.

And for some people, addressing visual and balance-related difficulties can help improve their symptoms.

So I’m curious: are you the person who HAS to drive, or can you happily sit in the passenger seat?
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Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized recommendations.

11/02/2026

Comment STUDY to find out more 👁️

I wish more parents talked about this...

Think about how much work their visual system is doing during homework.

Reading small text.
Switching focus between a book and a screen.
Keeping their place on the page.
Maintaining clear, comfortable vision for extended periods.

All of this requires more than just seeing 20/20.

Their eyes need to focus accurately, work together as a team and move efficiently across the page.

When those skills aren’t working as well as they should, studying can become physically uncomfortable.

And sometimes, what looks like frustration, distraction or a lack of motivation is a child struggling to keep up with the visual demands of learning.

Glasses can absolutely help when they’re needed. But if headaches continue, it’s worth investigating whether there’s more going on.

Because studying shouldn’t consistently leave your child with a headache.

Has your child ever complained of headaches during homework? I’d love to hear your experience below 👇
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Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized recommendations.

11/01/2026

When was the last time you noticed what was happening around you, rather than just what's directly in front of you? 👀

We spend so much of our day looking straight ahead. At our phones, our computers, the road in front of us.

And it's easy to forget just how much information our peripheral vision gives us.

It helps us navigate our surroundings, notice movement and stay aware of what's happening beyond our direct line of sight.

The good news? You can practise using that awareness in everyday life.

These two simple exercises are a place to start.

Try them on your next walk and notice how much more of your surroundings you begin to take in.

And remember, if you're experiencing a genuine change in your peripheral vision, it's important to have it evaluated rather than relying on exercises alone.

Save this one to try later!
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Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized recommendations.

10/30/2026

When your eyes aren’t teaming, tracking, or focusing properly, your brain has to work overtime just to make sense of what you see.

That constant effort can look exactly like:
😣 Trouble focusing
📚 Losing your place while reading
🧠 Mental fatigue
😵‍💫 Feeling overwhelmed in busy environments

If you’ve tried everything and still feel distracted or mentally drained, don’t ignore your vision, it might be the missing link.

👇 Comment LEARN below and I will send you the link to take the FREE Vision Quiz to find out if your focus issues could be visual, not mental.
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Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized recommendations.

10/27/2026

What if your child isn’t avoiding reading because they don’t want to try? 👀

Homework takes twice as long as it should.

They keep losing their place on the page.

They reread the same sentence over and over.

And eventually, frustration turns into “I hate reading.”

For some children, there’s another piece of the puzzle worth investigating.

When eye tracking, focusing or eye coordination aren’t working efficiently, the physical act of reading can become exhausting.

And that can make an already challenging learning experience even harder.

Dyslexia is a real, language-based learning difference. But functional vision difficulties can exist alongside it, and they deserve attention too.

Because sometimes, the question isn’t whether a child is trying hard enough.

It’s whether we’ve identified everything that’s making reading so difficult in the first place.

Losing their place? Skipping lines? Avoiding reading altogether?

These can sometimes be signs that the visual demands of reading deserve a closer look.

Comment SIGNS and I’ll send you a breakdown of what parents should know about dyslexia and functional vision difficulties👇
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Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized recommendations.

10/25/2026

Here’s a little look at life lately, through my eyes 👀

A little bit of everything lately. Time in the office, conversations that stay with me, new places, familiar faces, and moments with family that remind me why I do what I do.

One of my favorite things about this work is how often it takes me beyond the exam room.

And the more people I meet, the more I’m reminded that vision plays a role in so much of what makes life meaningful.

How we connect.
How we move.
How we experience the world around us.

Because at the end of the day, better vision isn’t just about what you see.

It’s about what you get to experience 😁

10/23/2026

Two scholarships. Two opportunities to feel seen, heard and supported.

Two opportunities to change the way somebody sees, forever.

For too many people, getting the care they need comes down to whether they can afford it.

Through the Tristan Vision Foundation, we’re hoping to change that, one person at a time.

In honour of Tristan, we’re awarding two fully funded Vision Intensive Scholarships at MyVisionFirst.

Each scholarship includes:

👁️ A comprehensive functional vision and brain function evaluation
🧠 A week-long, personalised Vision Performance Training intensive
🏡 A three-month home program
💜 Individualised tools to support continued progress

All clinical care included in the scholarship is covered.

Recipients are responsible for their own travel and accommodation.

And here’s the important bit: you don’t need to have all the answers before reaching out.

If you or someone you love has been struggling with functional vision difficulties and financial barriers have stood in the way of seeking care, we’d love to hear your story.

Applications are now open, and there is no cost to apply.

Follow the link in bio to learn more and apply or comment “foundation” below and I’ll send you more information.

10/21/2026

Every child deserves to be seen. Every parent deserves to be heard.

For Marie, that belief comes from an experience no parent should have to endure.

After she spent months advocating for answers before, Tristan was diagnosed with DIPG, a rare childhood brain cancer.

But Tristan’s life was so much bigger than his diagnosis.

Today, Marie is carrying that love forward through the Tristan Vision Foundation.

I’m incredibly honoured to be part of something that turns Tristan’s legacy into an opportunity for other families; because sometimes, being truly seen and heard can make all the difference.

Applications are now open for two Vision Intensive Scholarships in Tristan’s honour 💜

Each scholarship covers a comprehensive evaluation, a week-long Vision Performance Training intensive, and three months of continued support.

There is no cost to apply. Follow the link in bio or comment “foundation” below and I’ll send you more information.

10/19/2026

Today, I want to introduce something very special to our MyVisionFirst community.

The Tristan Foundation was created in memory of Tristan Damasio, the son of my dear friend Marie, who has been part of the MyVisionFirst family for many years.

Together with Marie and her family, we’re establishing this foundation to honor Tristan’s life and create an opportunity for those who don’t have access to this kind of life changing care, to access it through the foundation.

In its first year the foundation will be awarding two scholarships for Vision Intensives.

Our clinical team will review applications, with Marie and her family helping select the two recipients.

Over the coming days, we’ll be sharing more about Tristan, the story behind the foundation, and how to apply.

For now, we’d like to introduce you to Tristan and the foundation that bears his name.

In loving memory of Tristan Damasio 🕊️

10/16/2026

Your vision might be the reason you’re tired...not your coffee habit 👀☕️

When your eyes and brain are working overtime just to stay focused up close, it drains your mental energy fast. The result? Headaches, fatigue, and that brain fog you keep blaming on caffeine.

The fix isn’t more coffee- it’s training your visual system to work with your brain instead of against it.

✨ Even a simple reset, like the 20-20-20 rule (every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds), can give your eyes and brain the break they need.

Your eyes might be the hidden reason you’re tired and the solution is closer than you think.

Follow along for all things vision 👀
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Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized recommendations.

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6410 Rockledge Drive Suite 104
Bethesda, Maryland
20817

Telephone

3018978484

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www.myvisionfirst.com

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