Welcome to the 21st Century!

A new highly sophisticated computerized instrument now allows us to provide you with a more through medical analysis of your eye health. The digital retinal imaging system takes photographs of your retina (the back of your eye). The procedure assists the doctor in the early detection of many disorders, including cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachments and other vision threatening conditions. These images are stored in the computer and compared with images from future exams. This allows the doctor to observe even the smallest change from the previous exam.

Dr. Darby strongly recommends this procedure as part of your exam if:

• You are a new patient to this office.
• You have never had a retinal photo in this office.
• You are 65 or older.
• You have a family history of high cholesterol, elevated blood pressure or any circulatory disorder.
• You have or have a family history of diabetes or elevated blood sugar.
• You have headaches or visual disturbances suggestive of a neurological problem.
• You have or have a family history of elevated eye pressure or glaucoma.
• You have any retinal disorder such as a detachment, tear, floaters, veils, flashing lights, bleeding, or macular degeneration.
• Your vision is not correctable to 20/20 in one or both eyes.