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Karns Vision Center
At Karns Vision, we have years of experience providing eye care services to residents of Knoxville and the surrounding areas. Our caring team, including Dr. Shane Presson and Dr. Michelle Presson, provide full-service eye care as well as pre- and post-operative LASIK care. At Karns Vision, our eye doctors have helped countless patients in Knoxville improve their vision and enhance their eye health.

Our optometrists use the latest tools and technology used to treat eye-related disorders. We have experience treating mild to severe cases of conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and conjunctivitis. We also provide specialized eye care services such as sports vision tests and computer vision treatment.
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Eye health can affect every aspect of your life, from work to relationships, and even your safety. At Karn's Vision, we take your eye health seriously. That is why each member of our team is handpicked by Dr. Presson. Our team members are chosen because of their experience, professional demeanor, and dedication.
In order to make the transition to our office smoother for you, we have created a Patient Center with everything you need to get started. We want your visit to be as stress-free as possible. Our staff will do everything we can to make sure your experience is pleasant and convenient. Let us know what questions, concerns, and goals you have regarding your eye or vision health on the forms.
At Karns Vision, our staff is friendly and professional. Our commitment is to provide exceptional customer service to all of our patients. We take pride in our personalized care and strive to spend the necessary time with each patient to ensure a comfortable experience. Our optometry professionals are passionate about providing high-quality care to our family of patients.
We are in-network with most all major medical and vision insurance companies. Due to insurance companies constantly changing, the following list is not the only insurances accepted at Karns Vision. If you do not see your insurance plan listed below, please call our office. Karns Vision is dedicated to providing our patients with the best eye care services.
Payment is due for all services at the time of service unless arrangement are made prior to treatment. We do not offer any payment plans other than Care Credit. If you have in-network insurance, your benefits will be checked before your appointment day. This will allow us to access your estimated benefits, copayments, and deductibles.
Reviews (24)
Gail Rymer
Gail Rymer
Jan 04, 2022
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Dr. Shane and the entire team were great with my 92-year old mother. They are friendly, conversational and make you feel like you’ve been friends for a long time. From the first phone call to set up the appointment, they eye exam, and picking out glasses, the experience was exceptional. I highly recommend Karns Vision Center.
Carl Hefley
Carl Hefley
Dec 28, 2021
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Great staff and excellent facility. They also have a great selection of glasses. Highly recommended.
Marla Bishop
Marla Bishop
Dec 21, 2021
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The staff always welcomes us, is very efficient and helpful. The doctor explained all the pre-tests at the machines and made my son comfortable knowing what and why. We were impressed with the state of the art diagnostic equipment and instant results. Totally first class. The exam room is calming and the doctor answered our concerns and gave us the full results at the end. We had options and information to make the best decisions.
Thank you!
Melody Fetters
Melody Fetters
Dec 16, 2021
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Very friendly and helpful. Would definitely use as my main vision providers. They make you feel comfortable even while selecting frames and give you honest opinions. Highly recommend!
Kaylea Ramey
Kaylea Ramey
Dec 13, 2021
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I appreciate how clean & organized everything was. All the staff were nice, and I appreciate that they all wore masks when we had less than 6 foot between us (especially during the flu season!). I was amazed by the technology they had and impressed with how it made everything streamlined. I was sort of worried about the bill at the end bc some places charge a lot for that digital picture of the retina and its not always covered by insurance so I was surprised when it wasn’t an extra charge and the bill was mostly additional optional features on my glasses that I wanted. I will definitely be back
Angelika Hanley
Angelika Hanley
Dec 13, 2021
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I'm speechless about this practice. Everyone from the Drs. to the technicians were happy, welcome and smiling. The center is spotless and high-tech. And the group is very punctual. I am beyond happy to have found this office for my family and me and will continue to drive from an hour away to visit. Thank you!
Deborah Konopka
Deborah Konopka
Dec 04, 2021
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Always a visit I greatly look forward to at Karns’s Vision Center. The staff is always eager to help and take pride in their careers there. Everyone is happy and makes you feel completely comfortable. The office is impeccable and warm. Shane and his staff are awesome! Best eye care East Tennessee has to offer! Thank you Karns Vision Center for always providing me with top notch care!
Fred Giles
Fred Giles
Oct 31, 2021
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Dr. Shane gave me a thorough vision check up and he was upfront and honest about everything. He told me that there was nothing he could give me that would make me see better until I have cataracts removed. Honesty mean everything to me. Great place and staff
Doug Zukowski
Doug Zukowski
Oct 18, 2021
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Shane is the best in the business. My son went to a chain type to get a prescription before I knew what he was doing. After buying contacts and new glasses, he found his vision was worse! Shane was able to correct his prescription, and at a lower price! Not sure how one could trust your eyesight to a more professional team than at Karns Vision Center!
David Boone
David Boone
Oct 14, 2021
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I literally just had the best service, and visit from Karns vision center ever in my entire life. I was greeted walking in, the staff were super friendly, and very knowledgeable in their products. The ladies in the picture are to be commended. 5 star all the way
Janamejaya Chowdhary
Janamejaya Chowdhary
Oct 14, 2021
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It was my first appointment at Karns. Everyone was friendly, professional and thorough. I was at ease throughout my visit with them. Jake walked me through the initial measurements. He welcomed me in for the various eye measurements, was precise with his instructions, and patient. Dr. Presson was superb! He was patient, made sure that my eye… pressure was measured accurately, reviewed all results, and walked me through the options. Sarah was very helpful and patient too. She helped me find a new pair of glasses(frame) and explained the itemized costs associated with every option for the
Margaret Moore Luttrell
Margaret Moore Luttrell
Aug 11, 2021
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My husband as well as myself lost our eye glasses in our house fire on April 22nd. I called Karns Vision Center and told them about what happened. Dr Shane and his staff were so great about helping John get some glasses. We will always use Karns Vision Center for all of our vision needs. Thank you Dr Shane for taking such good care of my husband. Margaret Luttrell
Erin Wilson Sharp
Erin Wilson Sharp
Jul 02, 2021
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Best experience ever!! Loved Dr Kate and everyone at Karns Vision Center. They were extremely knowledgeable, helpful and fun to be around. We have found our new family eye doctor! Thank you all for a great visit!
Mark N.
Mark N.
Feb 09, 2021
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Absolutely the best optometrists and optometry business I've ever had the pleasure of being a patient of!!! The staff and doctors treat you as one of their very own family members and inform you of what is being performed and why every step of the appointment.
Jennifer Vazquez
Jennifer Vazquez
Nov 19, 2020
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Karns Vision Center is a great place . Family friendly my four kids and I go here for all our vision needs. Thanks KVC for your excellent customer service and great homey atmosphere
Dionne F.
Dionne F.
Oct 14, 2020
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Rain has been going to Karns Vision Center for over 5 years now.
The entire staff at Karns Vision Center is super amazing with kids.
Rain Fields an 8th grader at Karn's Middle School.
He has chosen Karns Vision Center in Knoxville Tennessee.
Karns Vision Center is my son favorite pediatric Eye Care Center.
Thanks Karns Vision Center, for excellent service.
And care for every patient that needs eye care specialist.
Rebecca Lee Shultz
Rebecca Lee Shultz
Aug 21, 2020
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I just want to thank Michelle who was so patient on the phone with me about 30 mins ago. She gave me the best news ever. First I found out I’m about to take one of my twins. The shocker was I can take my daughter who has had Strabismus since 2 years old now 10. Her eye doctor retired and I’ve always had to go to children’s hospital for their eyes. She was so patient and took so much time with me explaining my daughter can come there too!!!!! Thank you so much and you have no idea how great my day is now!!!!
Eric Stiles
Eric Stiles
Jun 24, 2020
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Great service, I did not have wait at all. well organized staff. I highly recommend them Great prices also
Nicki S.
Nicki S.
Mar 26, 2020
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Super friendly and helpful staff! They got me right in after a puppy chewed up my glasses. The doctor was extremely pleasant and one of the front desk girls helped me pick out the perfect pair, taking her time and giving me her honest opinions.
Madisyn M.
Madisyn M.
Feb 11, 2020
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They are great! They get you in and out and get Evey that needs to be done in one visit.
Kim McGill Winters
Kim McGill Winters
Jan 10, 2020
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Very friendly staff, they are there to please thier patients, and take high quality care of your eyes, without the visit costing alot of money. Friendly, reasonable ratesand hardly no wait. My family all love KVC !! see 20/20 in 2020 give them a try.😀
Kimberly B.
Kimberly B.
Dec 22, 2018
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Dr. Shane took extra time with my elderly father in law which made the visit more pleasurable for him. Kirsten helped him pick glasses within his budget causing him less stress. Thank you for being an amazing practice!
Beth J.
Beth J.
Apr 24, 2017
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Just got new glasses here and could not be happier. Caitlin did a fine job fitting me for frames. My exam was thorough and everyone was very helpful.
Lb W.
Lb W.
May 02, 2016
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I absolutely love Dr Presson. I was so nervous about going to the eye dr. But what a blessing, christian Dr. With a pleasant bed side mannir. Not to mention the state of the art machines that make it painless.