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Vision Development Center

No referral needed! Dr. Joan Bauernfiend, a native of Huntingburg, IN, completed her undergraduate studies at Indiana University in Bloomington.

👩‍⚕️ Meet Dr. Joan Bauernfiend – Your Local Developmental Optometrist! 👓
📍Native of Jasper, IN

📞 Schedule an appointment today and experience the difference of developmental optometry and vision therapy! She then went on to the IU School of Optometry and graduated in May 2008. After graduation, Dr. Bauernfiend chose to complete a one year residency at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL specializing in Pediatrics and Binocular Vision. Upon completion in July 2009, she has moved back to Southern Indiana and now practices as a Developmental/Behavioral Optometrist. Her experience in working with patients of all ages, including infants, has enabled her to utilize both objective and subjective examination techniques to ensure proper vision development in all of her patients.

03/17/2026

Most of us don’t think about how often we move our eyes during the day; from screens, reading, driving, or even watching TV.

Just like any muscle, the eyes need variety and rest to stay comfortable and sharp.

Simple habits, like looking up from your screen every 20 minutes or focusing on distant objects outside, can reduce eye strain and improve focus.

What’s one habit you have to give your eyes a break?

Comment below, we’d love to hear your tips!

03/16/2026

When eye movements are not behaving the way they should, the visual system has to work much harder during everyday visual tasks.

Over time that extra effort can affect attention, comfort, and awareness.

Have you ever noticed your eyes working harder than expected during reading, schoolwork or work?

Comment YES if this sounds familiar.

03/13/2026

Vision therapy trains the brain and eyes to work together.

Movement, coordination, and repetition make the difference.

And sometimes the process is more engaging than people expect.

03/11/2026

Your eyes are meant to work together!

When they don’t, your visual system has to work harder; making everyday tasks harder to manage and process.

Vision therapy helps train your brain and eyes to move as a team, improving attention, awareness, and ease in daily life.

✨ Schedule your appointment today! no referral needed!
https://www.eyesontherapy.com/

03/10/2026

Many people don’t realize how much the visual system shapes everyday life.

Reading.
Focusing.
Eye strain after screens.
Headaches.

Sometimes, these experiences are connected to how the eyes work together and how the brain processes visual information.

At Vision Development Center, Dr. Joan and our team look at the whole visual system, not just how clearly someone can see letters on a chart; Helping each person see and experience life more comfortably.

✨ Take the first step toward clearer, more comfortable vision - schedule your evaluation today!

03/09/2026

Most people think eye doctors only check if you need glasses.

But vision is more than just seeing clearly.

Your eyes also need to track, focus, and work together with the brain. When that system isn’t working well, it can lead to things like headaches while reading, trouble focusing, or eye strain.

At Vision Development Center, we use vision therapy to help train the eyes and brain to work as a team.

Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing more about what happens inside vision therapy and how it can help both kids and adults.

01/25/2026

❄️ Weather Closure Notice ❄️
Vision Development Center will be closed on January 26th due to inclement weather.
We hope everyone stays safe and warm! 💙

12/18/2025

🎄 Holiday Hours Update 🎄

From all of us at Vision Development Center, we want to share our schedule for the upcoming Christmas week.

🗓 Open: Monday, December 22 & Tuesday, December 23 (regular hours)
🚪 Closed: Wednesday–Friday, so our team can celebrate the holiday with their families
📅 Reopening: Monday, December 29, with normal business hours

From our entire VDC family to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas! 🎅🎁
May your holiday be safe, joyful, and filled with happiness and wonderful memories.

We look forward to seeing you soon! 🎄✨

11/25/2025

The Vision Development Center will be closed on November 25th to observe the holiday.
We hope you and your families have a wonderful day.
🦃We are truly thankful for all of you! 🧡

11/13/2025

🌿 Anxiety in kids — especially girls — is more common than ever.
But here’s something most people don’t realize ⬇️

Sometimes, what looks like anxiety is actually the brain working overtime to process visual information.

When the eyes don’t work together the way they should — like struggling to focus, track words, or shift from board to paper — everyday tasks can feel exhausting and stressful. That constant effort can lead to frustration, avoidance, and yes… anxiety.

👀 Vision Therapy helps by retraining how the eyes and brain work together.
As visual skills improve, kids often feel:
✨ Less tension and overwhelm
✨ More confident in school and sports
✨ Calmer and more in control

When the visual system works smoothly, life just feels easier — and that calm shows up everywhere. 💙

11/05/2025

🌟Exciting News from Vision Development Center!🌟

Something new is coming soon.…

✨Photobiomodulation!✨

So, what is Photobiomodulation (PBM)?

It’s a gentle, non-invasive light therapy that uses specific wavelengths of light to boost cellular energy, support natural healing, and promote healthy vision. 💡💪

PBM can help:

🔹 Promote regulation of the brain function

🔹 Enhance brain and body coordination

🔹 Reduce anxiety and improve attentiveness

We can’t wait to introduce this cutting-edge technology to our patients and show you how it can make a difference in your vision journey! Stay tuned for updates! 👀💙

10/30/2025

Hope everyone has a spooktacular Halloween! 🎃🕸️ Our team got into the spirit and dressed up for the kids! Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and treat-filled night! 🍬🧛‍♀️🦇

Address

255 W 36th Street Ste 150
Jasper, IN
47546

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 6pm
Tuesday	7am - 6pm
Wednesday	7am - 6pm
Thursday	7am - 6pm

Telephone

+18124821411

Website

http://eyesontherapy.com/

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