Dr. Karen Castleberry

Dr. Karen Castleberry has been practicing optometry in Athens, GA for over 25 years, operating out of the Pearle Vision location at 3700 Atlanta Highway. She earned her doctorate from Ferris State University's Michigan College of Optometry, where she led the university's first humanitarian mission to Honduras through Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity and received the Student of the Year Award. Her practice offers comprehensive eye exams starting at $109, contact lens fittings beginning at $194, digital retinal imaging, medical eye exams, diabetic screenings, computer vision assessments, and pediatric exams for children age seven and up. Dr. Castleberry emphasizes what she calls "genuine eye care," customizing each visit to understand her patients' individual needs and lifestyles. The office accepts major vision plans including Aetna, Blue Cross, EyeMed, Medicare, Spectera, and United Healthcare, along with CareCredit financing and Apple Pay. Same day exams and online scheduling make it easy to get an appointment. The co location with Pearle Vision gives patients access to a large frame selection right after their exam. With a 4.8 star rating across more than 264 reviews, Dr. Castleberry has built a loyal patient base on the west side of Athens through decades of thorough, personalized care.