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Whether you’re spending weekends at the Tennessee Aquarium or hiking around Signal Mountain, clear vision helps you enjoy everything Chattanooga has to offer. But when was your last eye exam? Many people mistake a quick vision screening for a full check-up, but the two are very different. At Kapperman McGarvey Eye Group, we’re here to help Chattanooga residents understand why medical eye exams are essential - not just for seeing clearly, but for protecting your long-term eye health.

As the seasons change here in Chattanooga, many residents begin to notice red, itchy, and watery eyes. These uncomfortable symptoms are often caused by seasonal eye allergies, also called allergic conjunctivitis. With our region’s high pollen levels, especially during the spring and fall, seasonal allergies are a common concern. While often manageable, they can significantly affect your comfort and daily routine if left untreated. Understanding what triggers eye allergies in our area, recognizing the symptoms, and learning how to find relief are important steps in managing them effectively.

Before you hit the road for your next Great American Adventure or just to go to your nearby swimming hole, let’s set some ground rules to keep you and your family safe. Here’s Kapperman McGarvey Eye Group's Guide to Summer Eyecare!...

Typically, when you hear people talk about “sports injuries,” your first thought is probably about concussions or injuries to the legs or arms. However, each year, it’s estimated that over 40,000 ER visits can be attributed to sports-related eye injuries...

When you think of the color pink, your first thought probably isn’t pink eye. We wouldn’t expect it to be, but it is the most common eye infection, and we treat a lot of cases of it each year. Pink eye is actually known in the medical community as “conjunctivitis,” and it’s most prominent during the winter months...

Christmas is quickly approaching. If you’re still looking for the perfect gift, then we have a great idea for you. Why not give the gift of sight this year...

When people look at our logo, they see two things. The first, of course, is our name “Drs. Kapperman, White and McGarvey Eyecare.” The second is two words that we get asked about quite a bit. Those words are “Vision Source.” Since this is a popular question at our office, we felt it would be a great idea to sit down with Dr. Kapperman and ask him to explain what Vision Source is and what it has to do with our office...

August has arrived, and students will soon be packing their backpacks and heading back to the classroom. Before your child walks into class on their first day of school, it’s important to get their eyes examined by a professional...

Warmer weather has arrived, and that means many of us will be spending more time outside. Enjoying time in the sun can be very beneficial to your health, but it is vital that you take precautions due to the sun’s harmful rays...