Eye Doctors & Ophthalmologists in Morristown, TN
Serving Morristown and surrounding communities
Welcome to Tennessee Eye Care in Morristown
At Tennessee Eye Care, we are dedicated to providing unparalleled eye care services to the community of Morristown and its surrounding areas. With our state-of-the-art technology and a team of experienced ophthalmologists, we ensure that your eyes receive the best possible care.
Comprehensive Eye Care Services
Our Morristown location offers a wide range of surgical eye care services, including:
Surgical Eye Care for Hamblen and Jefferson Counties
Our Morristown clinic on West Morris Boulevard is built around medical and surgical eye care. For patients in Hamblen, Jefferson and Grainger counties, the nearest alternative for this level of care has traditionally meant driving to Knoxville — an hour each way, repeated across every pre-operative visit, the surgery itself, and every follow-up.
Having ophthalmologists in Morristown collapses that. Cataract evaluations, glaucoma monitoring, retinal care and macular degeneration treatment all happen here, close to home.
Why Distance Matters for Eye Disease
Most serious eye conditions are managed rather than cured. Glaucoma means pressure checks and visual field testing on a schedule for the rest of your life. Wet macular degeneration often means injections every four to eight weeks. Diabetic retinopathy means at least annual dilated exams, more often once changes appear.
None of that works if the appointments are an hour away. The single most common reason patients fall behind on eye disease management is travel, and vision lost to a missed monitoring schedule does not come back. That is the specific problem this office exists to solve.
Diabetic Eye Care
East Tennessee has a high rate of diabetes, and diabetic retinopathy remains a leading cause of blindness in working-age adults. It is also largely preventable when caught early — which requires an annual dilated exam even when your vision seems perfectly fine, because the early stages have no symptoms at all.
We provide diabetic eye exams and treatment at this office, and coordinate findings back to your primary care doctor or endocrinologist. Our guide to protecting your vision from diabetic eye disease explains what we look for and why the timing matters.
Doctors at Our Morristown Office
You'll see the same familiar faces at every visit. Each of these doctors practices at our Morristown clinic.
Insurance and Payment at Our Morristown Clinic
We accept most major medical and vision plans. Coverage varies considerably from plan to plan, so call us at (800) 500-4667 before your visit and our office will verify your specific benefits.
Medical eye visits and routine vision exams are often billed differently, even when they happen on the same day. We will explain which applies to your appointment before any work is done.
Common Questions About Our Morristown Office
Where is the Morristown office?
We are at 1639 West Morris Blvd, Morristown, TN 37813, on the main commercial corridor through town. Parking is free and directly outside, and the entrance is at ground level.
Is this a surgical office?
Yes. Our Morristown clinic focuses on medical and surgical eye care — cataracts, glaucoma, retinal conditions, macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease. Evaluations, measurements and post-operative visits happen here, with the procedure itself at a surgical facility.
Do you do routine eye exams and glasses in Morristown?
No — this office focuses on medical and surgical eye care. For routine comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings and eyewear, our clinics in Knoxville, Lenoir City, Harriman and Powell each have a full optical center on site.
How far is Morristown from Jefferson City and Bean Station?
Jefferson City is about fifteen minutes away and Bean Station roughly twenty. We also see patients regularly from White Pine, Russellville, Talbott, Dandridge and Rogersville. For Hamblen and Jefferson County patients, this office avoids the drive to Knoxville entirely.
Do I need a referral to be seen here?
For most plans, no — you can book directly with us. Some insurance plans do require a referral for specialist care, so check with your insurer if you are unsure. If your primary care doctor or optometrist has referred you for a surgical opinion, bring any records or imaging they provided.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes. We accept most major medical and vision plans. Coverage varies considerably from plan to plan — particularly between medical insurance, which covers treatment of eye conditions, and vision plans, which cover routine exams and eyewear. Call the office at (800) 500-4667 before your visit and we will verify your specific benefits.
What happens at a cataract evaluation?
We measure your vision, examine the lens and the health of the rest of the eye, and take precise measurements of the eye to select the correct replacement lens. We then talk through lens options and what each would mean for your vision afterwards. The appointment usually takes about ninety minutes and includes dilation.
Can I be seen urgently for sudden vision loss?
Call (800) 500-4667 immediately. Sudden vision loss, a curtain or shadow across your vision, a sudden increase in floaters or flashes of light can signal a retinal detachment, which is time-critical. We hold appointment slots for urgent cases at this office.
Serving patients from
Morristown · Jefferson City · White Pine · Bean Station · Russellville · Talbott · Dandridge · Rogersville