Protecting Your Vision & Quality of Life
At Baalman Eye Care Center, we want to help you care for your eyes so you can take care of what matters in your life—whether you’re enjoying a family vacation or simply relaxing at home.
We personalize our approach to you, diagnosing various eye diseases and conditions while providing you with realistic strategies for keeping your eyes healthy and your vision clear.
We take pride in protecting the eyes of our Wichita community. Book an appointment today, and let’s talk about how we can keep your eyes healthy!
Book AppointmentWhy Eye Exams Are Important
Did you know that eye exams help with vision and can detect serious eye diseases like glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration? Some of these conditions can develop without any initial symptoms, making exams essential for early diagnosis.
We can help protect and preserve your vision by detecting these concerns early.
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Your Eye Health Matters
Eye diseases can range in severity from minor to sight-threatening and may require different management strategies ranging from medication and lifestyle changes to surgery.
We can even refer you to specialists so you can get the right help for managing your eye health. Let’s work together to detect any issues as early as possible!
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that affects the optic nerve—the area of the eye that connects to the brain, providing you with sight. This damage can lead to vision loss or even complete blindness.
To diagnose glaucoma, we’ll perform regular eye exams, measure intraocular pressure, examine optic nerve health, test peripheral vision with specific tests, and may use OCT imaging to visualize structures inside the eye.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye condition that affects the macula, resulting in a gradual loss of central vision. AMD can affect people of any age but is more common in those over 55.
We can detect this issue through visual field testing or imaging techniques like OCT scans and Optos optomap to observe the eye’s internal structures and identify signs of AMD.
Diabetes-Related Eye Disease
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a common eye disease caused by diabetes, and it can lead to permanent vision loss if not addressed early.
To catch this issue early, we use special eye exams, such as OCT scans, Optos optomap images, and visual field tests, which allow us to measure and observe changes in the retina associated with DR.
Learn more about how diabetes can affect your eyes on our Diabetic Eye Exams page.
Our Diagnostic Technologies
As you age, the clear lens of your eye can thicken and become opaque. This is called a cataract. They are often the result of the normal aging process, though there are cases where cataracts are present at birth.
Using modern diagnostic technologies and comprehensive eye exams, we’re ready to detect the early signs of eye diseases and conditions.
Early detection means early treatment, which can make the difference between managing the condition or experiencing permanent vision loss. Through OCT scans, Optos optomap images, visual field tests, and other eye exam techniques, we can help preserve your vision today, tomorrow, and beyond.
OCT
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a type of imaging technology that allows us to gain detailed information about the retina’s health. Think of an OCT as an ultra-sound, using light instead of sound to generate images.
This technology can detect early signs of eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and other retinal conditions.
Optos optomap
The Optos optomap is a type of imaging technology used to capture an ultra-widefield image of the retina. This allows us to detect early signs of eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and other retinal concerns.
With this information, our doctors can determine if there are any areas of vision loss or blind spots present and prescribe the best course of action for treatment.
Visual Field Testing
Visual field testing can help us identify gaps or blind spots in vision that certain eye diseases, like glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy, may cause.
It works by using a machine to project light onto a screen and measure our responses when we see those lights projected.
Electroretinogram (ERG)
An electroretinogram (ERG) is a test to detect the retina’s electrical activity. It measures the reaction of the light-sensitive cells in the retina to a series of bright flashes and can help diagnose retinal disease or damage.
By recording electric signals from the retina, doctors can identify areas of vision loss or blind spots that issues like glaucoma or macular degeneration may cause. This helps determine what course of treatment may be most suitable.
Corneal Topography
Corneal topography is an imaging test used to measure the cornea’s curvature.
This data can help doctors diagnose issues like keratoconus and dry eyes. It can also help our team fit specialty contact lenses like scleral lenses.
Getting You the Help You Deserve
We’re here to support you and help protect your vision.
Book an appointment with us today and take the first step in protecting your eyes from possible eye diseases and conditions.
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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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Computer Vision Syndrome: Eye Strain
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Perfect Glasses For Your Lifestyle
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Who Gets Macular Degeneration?
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 […]
Computer Vision Syndrome: Eye Strain
According to The Vision Council, 65% of adults experience some form of computer vision syndrome. Often individuals associate eye strain as a “normal” part of computer work. However, the eye strain you are experiencing is a symptom of computer vision syndrome and can be reduced or avoided! WHAT IS COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME? Computer vision syndrome […]
Perfect Glasses For Your Lifestyle
We believe that your glasses should complement your lifestyle and meet your vision needs! With everyone having different priorities, jobs, and activities in their life eyewear is not a one size fits all. We want to help you select the perfect glasses for your lifestyle! BUSINESS EYEWEAR The savvy business professional wants glasses that enhance […]
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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