Rooted In Northern Indiana

APPLESEED EYECARE is a home grown collection of optometry practices around Fort Wayne & Northern Indiana communities. With the involvement of practices dating back to the 1970’s, we have made it our mission to provide excellent eye care and products in each of our offices. When it came time to choose a name for Our Brand that was fitting of our mission and history, we realized we had many things in common with Johnny “Appleseed” Chapman. Similar to Chapman, we are dedicated to our calling in our profession & serve our communities with love & compassion. Our mission is to preserve & enhance the vision of those in the communities we serve while striving to emulate Christ’s compassion, humility & integrity in all relationships.

With homegrown doctors and team members, we love our communities & our team is committed to giving back to our communities in different ways throughout the year. Just as Johnny Appleseed planted his famous apple seeds across the Midwest all those years ago, we too, hope to continue his work in sowing good works in Northern Indiana. We will do this by first providing outstanding eye care to all who step inside an Appleseed Eyecare office.

Our Vision

Our Vision is to be recognized as a premier eye care provider in Northern Indiana…

  • by providing excellent care to our patients

  • by valuing our staff & providing a workplace they love & appreciate

Our Values

  • Honesty & Integrity

  • Excellence (in our products & services)

  • Innovation & Technology

  • Outstanding Customer Satisfaction

  • Our Community

Our Mission

Our Mission is to preserve & enhance vision of those in the communities we serve while striving to emulate Christ’s compassion, humility & integrity in all relationships. ​​​​​​

What our patients say

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100% confident in the care I receive from the entire Appleseed Eye Care team. Everyone is both welcoming and professional. Shout out to Dr Weber for her listening to my concerns and taking appropriate action. Very proactive practice. Very much appreciated!!

By Rhonda E.

I absolutely can’t sing the praises enough for Dr. Myra and her wonderful staff( Stephanie, Kerri and Brooklyn)!!
Dr. Myra has a special way to inform you about your test results.. She is both factual with the flagged findings but she always gives me encouragement that there is another possible treatment she can implement.. I so appreciate her kindness and caring manner!
I feel that my medical needs have been throughly addressed during my visit.
All three staff members have always been helpful and pleasant with my visits!
Each of them is an asset to this office!!!
I never leave this office without a smile!
Thank you! 

By Linda E.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Dr. Kaufman for an eye appointment, and I couldn't be more impressed! Dr. Kaufman is an exceptional doctor who truly shines in his passion and dedication to his work. His enthusiasm is contagious, and his expertise is evident in the care he provides. What truly sets him apart, however, is his exceptional bedside manner - he's warm, compassionate, and genuinely cares about his patients' well-being. I felt completely at ease throughout the entire appointment, and his willingness to answer all my questions and address my concerns was truly appreciated. I'm so grateful to have Dr. Kaufman as my eye doctor, and I highly recommend him to anyone seeking top-notch care. Five stars isn't enough - he's the best! 🌟👨‍⚕️

By Rocio V.

I have seen Dr. Kaufman for a few years & more recently Dr. Schlipf. Both doctors take time to explain their findings and are very personable. The new facility is fantastic and the support staff are courteous and helpful. We are very fortunate to have such an excellent clinic in Syracuse!!

By Bob C.

I’ve been seeing Dr. Kaufman for nearly 20 years. I have been impressed with Appleseed Eye care since day one. I wasn’t sure how the shift would affect things. If anything it made my experience even better.

By Nicole N.

This was my 1st visit to Appleseed Eyescare. The staff was very friendly and worked efficiently in running all per-exam tests. The eye technician was excellent! I then saw Dr. Weber, and she was top-notch notch conveying a thorough and comprehensive examination with a very pleasant demeanor and was most willing to answer questions. I highly recommend Appleseed Eyecare!

By Kurt G.

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Meet our Doctors

Dr. Myra Weber

Dr. Weber graduated with honors from Indiana University School of Optometry in 2009. She has lived and practiced in Fort Wayne for the past 13 years. She enjoys taking care of patients of all ages and really enjoys building relationships with patients.

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Dr. Michael Bangert - Retired

Dr. Bangert started serving the Fort Wayne community over 40 years ago. After graduating from Indiana University School of Optometry Doctor Bangert opened his practice dedicated to providing excellent patient vision care.

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Dr. Megan Schlipf

Dr. Megan Schlipf, a born and raised Hoosier, received her Doctor of Optometry Degree from Indiana University where she completed external internships focusing on dry eye disease, ocular disease, pre-operative and post-operative care, and primary care.

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Dr. Rod Kaufman

Dr. Kaufman is an Optometrist in Syracuse providing complete eye care services for the surrounding communities. Dr. Kaufman graduated from Goshen College in 1983 and from Indiana University's School of Optometry in 1986.

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Dr. Darren Minnich (CEO)

Dr. Darren Minnich has been in private practice since 1996. He received his Doctorate of Optometry from The Ohio State University College.

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Dr. Jillian Geiger (COO)

Dr. Jillian Geiger is a graduate of Indiana University School of Optometry, where she received her Doctorate of Optometry.

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Dr. Bradley Camp

Dr. Camp is a 1978 graduate of Indiana School of Optometry.

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Dr. Jonathan VanGessel

Dr. Jonathan VanGessel graduated from the Indiana University School of Optometry in 2019.

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Dr. Haylee Bourlier

She graduated from Ferris State University where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Vision Science, she went on to earn high honors at the Michigan College of Optometry, graduating class 2022.

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Dr. Myra has a special way to inform you about your test results.. She is both factual with the flagged findings but she always gives me encouragement that there is another possible treatment she can implement.. I so appreciate her kindness and caring manner!
I feel that my medical needs have been throughly addressed during my visit.
All three staff members have always been helpful and pleasant with my visits!
Each of them is an asset to this office!!!
I never leave this office without a smile!
Thank you!  Linda E. I recently had the pleasure of visiting Dr. Kaufman for an eye appointment, and I couldn't be more impressed! Dr. Kaufman is an exceptional doctor who truly shines in his passion and dedication to his work. His enthusiasm is contagious, and his expertise is evident in the care he provides. What truly sets him apart, however, is his exceptional bedside manner - he's warm, compassionate, and genuinely cares about his patients' well-being. I felt completely at ease throughout the entire appointment, and his willingness to answer all my questions and address my concerns was truly appreciated. I'm so grateful to have Dr. Kaufman as my eye doctor, and I highly recommend him to anyone seeking top-notch care. Five stars isn't enough - he's the best! 🌟👨‍⚕️ Rocio V. I have seen Dr. Kaufman for a few years & more recently Dr. Schlipf. Both doctors take time to explain their findings and are very personable. The new facility is fantastic and the support staff are courteous and helpful. We are very fortunate to have such an excellent clinic in Syracuse!! Bob C. I’ve been seeing Dr. Kaufman for nearly 20 years. I have been impressed with Appleseed Eye care since day one. I wasn’t sure how the shift would affect things. If anything it made my experience even better. Nicole N. This was my 1st visit to Appleseed Eyescare. The staff was very friendly and worked efficiently in running all per-exam tests. The eye technician was excellent! I then saw Dr. Weber, and she was top-notch notch conveying a thorough and comprehensive examination with a very pleasant demeanor and was most willing to answer questions. I highly recommend Appleseed Eyecare! Kurt G.