About Our Practice in Wichita

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Decades of Focused Innovation

Baalman Eye Care Center (formerly Jackson & Baalman Eye Care Center) has been Wichita’s trusted eye care provider for families since 1970. 

Our personalized and compassionate approach has helped us earn the trust of our patients. At Baalman Eye Care Center, we have invested in proven diagnostic and treatment technology to meet your unique vision needs. We offer comprehensive optometry services to help prevent and manage issues like keratoconus, glaucoma, macular degeneration, dry eyes, and so much more.

Support your family’s eye health today and book an appointment with Baalman Eye Care Center.

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What We Do

Some of our featured services include:

Our focus is always on you. Book an appointment today, and let us help keep your vision clear and your eyes healthy!

Proud Partner with Vision Source

By staying up to date with the latest practices and trends, we provide you with a comprehensive understanding of your eye care needs. We’ve also partnered with Vision Source, a network of eye care professionals around the country, to bring you the care you need with the help of associate optometrists, modern tech, and a range of vision and eye care products.

Our goal is to help protect and preserve your vision, so you can continue to enjoy all of life’s amazing sights!

Accepted Insurance Providers

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • EyeMed
  • Humana
  • Luminare Health
  • Medicare
  • TRICARE
  • United Healthcare
  • VSP

Our Team

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Dr. Kent Baalman

Visit Our Location

We’re located South of Wichita Northwest High School on N. Tyler Road. Parking is available out front.

Our Address

  • 982 N. Tyler Road Ste. A
  • Wichita, KS 67212

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

  • Monday: 8:00 AM 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM 6:30 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM 5:30 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM 1:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
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Our Blogs

Why Do I Keep Waking Up with Dry Eyes?

Dry Eye

You open your eyes each morning to a scratchy, gritty feeling that makes you want to close your eyes again and go right back to sleep. At Baalman Eye Care Center, we understand how frustrating morning eye discomfort can be. Morning dry eye can happen because tear production can naturally slow down during sleep, as […]

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December 17, 2025
Baalman Eye Care Center

How Do You Know if You Need Glasses?

Eye Exams, Eye Glasses, Eye Health

Maybe you’ve been squinting at your phone screen more often, or those street signs seem fuzzier than they used to. Your eyes feel tired after work, and headaches have become your unwelcome afternoon companion for a little while now. These everyday moments might be telling you something important about your vision. You might need glasses […]

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December 8, 2025
Baalman Eye Care Center

Who Gets Macular Degeneration?

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Macular degeneration is the deterioration of the macula, the small central area of the eye that controls visual acuity. Typically developing macular degeneration is a slow, painless vision loss. AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION (AMD) Macular degeneration is often referred to as age-related macular degeneration because it most frequently occurs in older generations. Macular degeneration is the […]

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August 1, 2020
Baalman Eye Care Center

You open your eyes each morning to a scratchy, gritty feeling that makes you want to close your eyes again and go right back to sleep. At Baalman Eye Care Center, we understand how frustrating morning eye discomfort can be. Morning dry eye can happen because tear production can naturally slow down during sleep, as […]

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Maybe you’ve been squinting at your phone screen more often, or those street signs seem fuzzier than they used to. Your eyes feel tired after work, and headaches have become your unwelcome afternoon companion for a little while now. These everyday moments might be telling you something important about your vision. You might need glasses […]

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Macular degeneration is the deterioration of the macula, the small central area of the eye that controls visual acuity. Typically developing macular degeneration is a slow, painless vision loss. AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION (AMD) Macular degeneration is often referred to as age-related macular degeneration because it most frequently occurs in older generations. Macular degeneration is the […]

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