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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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
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
- Phone: 316-722-6452
- Email: frontdesk982@gmail.com
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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What Glasses Are in Style for 2026?
Eye GlassesYou want to look current and feel confident in your new glasses, but keeping up with changing trends can feel overwhelming. Between scrolling through endless online options and wondering what actually works for your face shape, choosing stylish frames can feel complicated. Baalman Eye Care Center can help you find frames that match both current […]
Why Do I Keep Waking Up with Dry Eyes?
Dry EyeYou 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 […]
How Do You Know if You Need Glasses?
Eye Exams, Eye Glasses, Eye HealthMaybe 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 […]
What Glasses Are in Style for 2026?
You want to look current and feel confident in your new glasses, but keeping up with changing trends can feel overwhelming. Between scrolling through endless online options and wondering what actually works for your face shape, choosing stylish frames can feel complicated. Baalman Eye Care Center can help you find frames that match both current […]
Why Do I Keep Waking Up with Dry Eyes?
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 […]
How Do You Know if You Need Glasses?
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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Baalman Eye Care Center
- 982 N. Tyler Road Ste. A
- Wichita, KS 67212
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P: 316-722-6452
frontdesk982@gmail.com
