A Legacy Of Amazing
Since 1960
Ophthalmology in South Bend
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South Bend's Home for Advanced Eye Care Protecting, preserving, and enhancing the gift of sight for South Bend families.
At Boling Vision Center, we bring the full depth of a comprehensive, three-generation ophthalmology practice to the heart of the Michiana region. We support a high-tech, family environment where the genuine care and comfort of our guests is our highest mission, and we pledge to provide the finest products, facilities, and service in a warm, relaxed, and caring atmosphere.
We consider our guests to be family, which is why it means so much to us that South Bend families have trusted Boling Vision Center with their vision across multiple generations. From babies to seniors, your eye health is our main focus.
Vision Correction
South Bend residents searching for freedom from glasses and contacts will find the most advanced vision correction technology and a caring, experienced team right here in their own community. From LASIK to advanced options like ICL and clear lens exchange, we help guests find the right solution. Find out which vision correction option is right for you.
Vision Correction
Cataracts
Are you searching for a cataract surgeon in South Bend? Cataract surgery is one of the most successful medical procedures performed today. Modern cataract surgery is an outpatient procedure performed under local or eye drop anesthesia and minimal sedation. Get started today with South Bend's cataract surgery experts.
Cataracts
Optical
With over 1,000 different frames to choose from, our INFOCUS Optical department in South Bend has something for everyone. Our nationally certified opticians help you find the perfect fit for your vision, style, and lifestyle.
Optical
Interventional Glaucoma
Glaucoma is the silent thief of sight, and at Boling Vision Center's South Bend location we go beyond drops alone. From laser therapy and procedural pharmaceuticals to minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, our team offers the full range of interventional options to protect your optic nerve and preserve your vision right here in South Bend.
Interventional Glaucoma
Medical Retina
At Boling Vision Center's South Bend location, we offer a full range of advanced treatment options for medical retinal problems. Regular eye exams at our South Bend office can identify retinal problems in their earliest stages so treatment can be administered before vision loss occurs.
Medical Retina
Dry Eye
Chronic dry eye is a medical condition, and South Bend residents deserve more than a sample of artificial tears. At Boling Vision Center's Cornea & Ocular Surface Center in South Bend, we use advanced diagnostics to identify exactly what's driving your symptoms and build a targeted treatment plan designed to produce lasting relief, not just temporary comfort.
Dry Eye
From the Boling Family
Three generations leading the way in care, innovation, and community.
Dr. Richard Boling Sr.
Founder, First Generation
In 1960, Dr. Boling Sr. opened his Elkhart practice with a simple belief: every patient deserves excellent care delivered with genuine warmth. Everything we are today traces back to him.
Dr. Richard Boling, II
President & Chief Medical Officer, Second Generation
With over 25,000 cataract procedures and a career full of surgical firsts in Michiana, Dr. Boling II has spent nearly four decades proving that excellence and heart belong in the same exam room.
Hayley Boling
MBA, COE, Third Generation
As CEO, nationally recognized speaker, and culture architect, Hayley leads Boling Vision Center with the same conviction her grandfather started with: that amazing things happen when the right people truly care.
Dr. Whitney Boling
Leading Ophthalmic Surgeon, Third Generation
A summa cum laude graduate, valedictorian, and third-generation ophthalmologist, Dr. Whitney Boling brings diagnostic depth and whole-person care to every guest she sees across our Elkhart and Notre Dame locations.
Dr. Richard Boling Sr.
Founder, First Generation
In 1960, Dr. Boling Sr. opened his Elkhart practice with a simple belief: every patient deserves excellent care delivered with genuine warmth. Everything we are today traces back to him.
Dr. Richard Boling, II
President & Chief Medical Officer, Second Generation
With over 25,000 cataract procedures and a career full of surgical firsts in Michiana, Dr. Boling II has spent nearly four decades proving that excellence and heart belong in the same exam room.
Hayley Boling
MBA, COE, Third Generation
As CEO, nationally recognized speaker, and culture architect, Hayley leads Boling Vision Center with the same conviction her grandfather started with: that amazing things happen when the right people truly care.
Dr. Whitney Boling
Leading Ophthalmic Surgeon, Third Generation
A summa cum laude graduate, valedictorian, and third-generation ophthalmologist, Dr. Whitney Boling brings diagnostic depth and whole-person care to every guest she sees across our Elkhart and Notre Dame locations.
To the Whole Family
An award-winning team of providers delivering the same standard to every patient.
Megan Heil, DO
Fueled by Peloton & Boy Mom Energy
Kevin Dietrich, MD
Military Precision. Dad Jokes Included.
Mark Walker Jr., OD
Lake Days, Golf Swings, & Father-Son Things
Amy Layman, OD
Girl Mom. IU Alum. Notre Dame Family.
Steve Sorenson, OD
Grill Master & Outdoorsman
Dana Reilly, OD
Black Belt, Literally
Michael Rotheker, OD
Musician & Family Man
Kyle Lindberg, OD
Curious Mind. Outdoor Soul. Dad of Two.
Kevin Egan, OD
Travel Enthusiast. Retired Legend.
Client Testimonials
Kindness to Prevent Blindness Because everyone deserves the gift of sight.
Through our nonprofit mobile unit, Operation Sight, and community partnerships, we have delivered over $5 million in free eye care to the families of Michiana, because sight should never be a privilege.
- $5 million in free care and services
- Thousands of screenings each year through our K2PB mobile unit
- Restored sight, independence, and dignity to families across Michiana
