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Dr. Eric Barron, MD

Ophthalmology*
3.7 (6)
Map Pin Small Brownsville, TX
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Eric Barron, MD

Dr. Eric Barron, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Brownsville, TX. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 33 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from Baylor University and is affiliated with Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville. Patients rated Dr. Barron an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Barron works at Practice in Brownsville, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Pterygium and Blindness along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and UnitedHealthCare as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Barron's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Ridgewood Optical
    847 Ridgewood St, Brownsville, TX 78520 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (956) 541-5383
  2. 2
    Valley Baptist Medical Center-brownsville
    1040 W Jefferson St, Brownsville, TX 78520 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (956) 698-5400

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  • Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville

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Pterygium
Blindness
Diabetic Retinopathy
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Astigmatism
Cataract
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Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Exotropia
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Hordeolum
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Eye Cancer
Eyelid Spasm
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Conjunctivitis
Squamous Blepharitis
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery
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    About Dr. Eric Barron, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 33 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1417932187
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Baylor University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Eric Barron, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Barron is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Barron has seen patients for Pterygium and Blindness, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Barron on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Barron. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Barron.

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