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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 OD, FOVDR – 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.

Everyone's visual perspective is unique, but processing the world shouldn't be a struggle. When your eyes and brain work...
10/02/2026

Everyone's visual perspective is unique, but processing the world shouldn't be a struggle. When your eyes and brain work as a team, clarity and focus become effortless.

09/29/2026

If desk work or homework turns into a struggle ten minutes in, pay attention to what the body is doing. Head buried in one hand. One eye covered. Pausing to hard-blink every time the eyes shift from the laptop down to paper. When small print takes effort to unblur or to just stay focused on, getting labeled as "distracted" or "unfocused" usually just means the eye muscles are completely burned out.

We want to help! Call us to find out how we can help!

A little movement, a lot of focus, and plenty of smiles. Combining balance and motion with visual tracking tasks helps...
09/23/2026

A little movement, a lot of focus, and plenty of smiles. Combining balance and motion with visual tracking tasks helps train the brain and eyes to work together seamlessly! In this case one page at a time!

We want to help you! Don't wait, call us today!

MEET THE TEAM: MRS. HEIDI CROSS! If you’ve called the clinic over the past 3 years, you’ve definitely heard Heidi’s swee...
09/18/2026

MEET THE TEAM: MRS. HEIDI CROSS!

If you’ve called the clinic over the past 3 years, you’ve definitely heard Heidi’s sweet, welcoming voice! As our Office Administrator, she’s our resident Type A with all the answers, keeping everything running seamlessly.
When she off the clock, Heidi trades office life for the open road! You’ll usually find her taking motorcycle rides, especially cruising the backroads up to French Lick, one of her favorite rides! She loves spoiling her grandkids rotten and spending quality time with her family.

We don’t know what we’d do without Heidi’s heart, organization, and smile! Drop a comment below to say hello to Mrs. Heidi!

Vision therapy takes focus, patience, and dedication. Reminding ourselves that difficulty in the moment produces freedom...
09/16/2026

Vision therapy takes focus, patience, and dedication. Reminding ourselves that difficulty in the moment produces freedom in tomorrow’s future makes every challenge entirely worth it. Look at that incredible concentration! Being a part of these stories and hearing how vision therapy changes everyday life is why we do what we do. Your better future starts with just one consultation! Call us today!

Did you know your eyes can make up to 100,000 movements a day?When those movements aren't synced up, your brain has to w...
09/13/2026

Did you know your eyes can make up to 100,000 movements a day?

When those movements aren't synced up, your brain has to work twice as hard just to keep things clear. Drills like this build the muscle memory and coordination to fix that strain.

SOCIAL EXPERIMENT: We need your help! Whether you fully understand or not - how would you describe what Vision Developme...
09/06/2026

SOCIAL EXPERIMENT: We need your help! Whether you fully understand or not - how would you describe what Vision Development is? Drop your best guess or your personal experience in the comments below!

Meet Dr. Joan Bauernfiend at Vision Development Center in Jasper, IN, where she works with patients of all ages to stren...
09/02/2026

Meet Dr. Joan Bauernfiend at Vision Development Center in Jasper, IN, where she works with patients of all ages to strengthen their vision and improve everyday life. Taking a thorough approach, she learns about your health, lifestyle, and vision challenges before putting together a custom treatment plan.

Why See a Developmental Optometrist?
- Binocular dysfunctions: Trouble getting both eyes to work together smoothly as a team.
- Visual motor and perception disorders: Difficulty making sense of what you see and using your eyes to guide your hands and body.
- Ocular motor dysfunctions: Problems with eye movements, tracking, or jumping smoothly from one word to the next.
- Amblyopia: Commonly known as a lazy eye, where one eye doesn't develop normal visual acuity.
- Strabismus: An eye turn where the eyes aren't properly aligned with each other.

Through advanced testing and vision therapy, Dr. Joan helps patients build stronger brain-eye connections for more comfortable vision.

Ready to take the next step?
Call us today at (812) 482-1411 to schedule your comprehensive vision evaluation at Vision Development Center. No referral needed, and we are accepting new patients.

Small wins change everything.During vision therapy sessions, we use photobiomodulation, often referred to as green light...
08/31/2026

Small wins change everything.

During vision therapy sessions, we use photobiomodulation, often referred to as green light therapy, to help stimulate and support neurological pathways. But the real reward isn't the tech, it's what happens when the body starts unlocking new movement patterns.

For a long time, turning her head meant her arms would completely collapse under her. Look at this session: holding a stable, strong base on hands and knees while freely turning her head to look around without losing her form.

Progress like this takes consistency, focus, and a lot of hard work. If you or someone you know is struggling with visual processing, coordination, or developmental vision challenges, reach out to us today to schedule a consultation and learn how personalized vision therapy can help unlock your full potential.

Adults, let’s be candid. How much longer are you willing to live with daily vision struggles?Constant eye strain, headac...
08/27/2026

Adults, let’s be candid. How much longer are you willing to live with daily vision struggles?
Constant eye strain, headaches, motion discomfort, or losing your place on a page aren't just "things you have to live with." Vision development issues don't have an expiration date, and neither does your ability to fix them. Your brain can adapt, retrain, and build stronger visual pathways at 35, 50, or 70 just like it does in childhood. You don't have to settle for just pushing through the day.

Ready to see how vision therapy can help you? Give us a call to schedule an evaluation!

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255 W 36th Street Ste 150
Jasper, IN
47546

Opening Hours

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

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+18124821411

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