Donald Derryberry, OD is a trusted local optometrist practicing at his clinic in Dallas, TX. He is registered with The Texas Optometry Board and practices under the Texas Occupations Code, Title 3, Subtitle B (Medical Practice Act). As a primary healthcare provider for eye and vision care, Dr. Derryberry offers comprehensive eye exams, diagnoses and treats eye diseases, prescribes corrective lenses, and often collaborates with ophthalmologists and primary care physicians to ensure optimal patient eye health. He is dedicated to providing exceptional care to all ages.
Dr. Donald Derryberry, OD is an optometrist in Dallas, TX. He is accepting new patients and committed to collaborative, evidence-based medicine. He is Board Certified in Optometry by the American Board of Optometry. Dr. Derryberry strives to create a supportive environment where patients and their families feel heard and empowered in their healthcare decisions. He offers consultations in Spanish. Please call (972) 931-2020 to schedule an appointment.
A strong patient-provider partnership is the foundation of effective healthcare. Dr. Derryberry is committed to being a partner in your health journey, focusing on practical strategies to protect your health and well-being.
Dr. Derryberry provides comprehensive optometric care, prioritizing clear communication and a personalized approach to each patient's eye health needs. He performs thorough eye exams, diagnoses and treats various eye conditions, and collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes. His patient-centered focus emphasizes proactive health management and achieving optimal vision for each individual.
By working together, you and Dr. Derryberry can create a clear, actionable plan that respects your individual needs and healthcare goals.
Specific Plans Accepted
Cigna
Humana
Also Accepts These Carriers
- Aetna
- Blue Choice
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
- Choice
- Choice Plus POS II
- Curative
- Curative EPO
- Curative PPO
- Curative PPO Plus
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- MAPFRE Life Insurance Company of Puerto Rico
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- Options POS
- UnitedHealthCare
As your primary healthcare provider, Dr. Derryberry offers expert diagnosis and management for a wide range of common health conditions. Common areas of focus include:
- Allergic Conjunctivitis: Experiencing eye irritation from pollen, pet dander, or other allergens? Allergic conjunctivitis is a likely cause, and your optometrist can provide effective relief and management strategies.
- Astigmatism: An optometrist diagnoses astigmatism through a comprehensive eye exam and offers solutions like glasses or contacts to improve vision affected by this common refractive error.
- Cataract: A cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens, making vision blurry, and your optometrist can detect and monitor its progression.
- Corneal Abrasion: Experiencing eye pain and blurry vision? Your optometrist can determine if you have a corneal abrasion and provide the necessary care to alleviate symptoms and facilitate healing.
- Diabetic Eye Disease: Regular eye exams with an optometrist are essential for people with diabetes to detect and manage eye complications early, preserving their sight.
- Diabetic Retinopathy: Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that affects your eyes' blood vessels; early detection and monitoring by your optometrist are vital to protect your sight.
- Dry Eyes: Experiencing burning, stinging, or a foreign body sensation in your eyes? Dry eye is a possibility, and your optometrist can help determine the cause and create a treatment plan to improve your eye comfort.
- Eye Disease: Eye diseases can affect your vision and overall health, and your optometrist is your first line of defense for prevention, early detection, and ongoing care.
- Eyelid Inflammation: Experiencing crusting, flaking, or burning eyelids? An optometrist can diagnose eyelid inflammation and create a treatment plan to relieve your symptoms.
- Foreign Body in Eye: Experiencing pain, redness, or blurry vision from something in your eye? See an optometrist for prompt removal and examination.
- Glaucoma: Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, often due to increased pressure in the eye, and your optometrist can monitor your pressure and help prevent vision loss.
- Keratoconus: Your optometrist can detect keratoconus, an eye condition causing a cone-shaped cornea, and recommend treatments like special contact lenses or corneal cross-linking to slow its progression.
This list represents some of the common conditions treated. An accurate diagnosis and a personalized care plan can only be developed through a direct consultation with a qualified medical professional.
To provide comprehensive and patient-centered care, Dr. Derryberry offers a range of services designed to diagnose, manage, and treat various health concerns:
- Multifocal Contact Lens Treatment: Multifocal contact lenses are designed to improve vision for people with presbyopia (age-related blurry near vision) and other vision conditions affecting focus at different distances.
- Prism Lenses: If you have trouble with eye alignment or double vision, prism lenses can redirect light to your eyes, making it easier to focus and see clearly.
- Refractive Surgery (co-management): Your optometrist plays a key role in refractive surgery by managing your eye health before and after the procedure, helping to ensure a smooth and successful outcome.
- LASIK (co-management): Co-managing your LASIK surgery involves your optometrist working with the surgeon to optimize your vision correction outcome through shared care and regular check-ups.
- Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty (co-management/some states): For some glaucoma patients, this laser treatment helps improve fluid drainage in the eye, reducing the risk of vision damage.
- Foreign Body Removal from Eye: An optometrist can quickly and painlessly remove a foreign object from your eye, relieving discomfort and preventing infection.
- Glaucoma Surgery (co-management): For glaucoma surgery, your optometrist collaborates with the surgeon, sharing expertise to give you the most comprehensive and effective care.
Service availability can change. To understand which services are appropriate for your specific health needs, please schedule a consultation to develop a personalized care plan.
All medical services are provided in accordance with the standard scope of practice for their professional license in Texas.
Dr. Derryberry is dedicated to partnering with patients to achieve their unique health objectives. The following examples illustrate how proactive care can make a tangible difference in a patient's life:
- After receiving a clear diagnosis and personalized treatment plan from their optometrist, a patient experienced significant relief from their itchy, watery eyes, enabling them to enjoy outdoor activities without discomfort.
- After receiving a clear diagnosis and personalized treatment plan for astigmatism, a patient experienced significantly improved vision and a renewed confidence in their daily activities. By carefully managing their eye health, they regained sharp focus and clarity in their daily life.
- After receiving a clear diagnosis and personalized management plan from their optometrist, a patient experienced improved vision and a greater sense of clarity in their daily life. Regular check-ups allowed the optometrist to monitor the cataract's progression, ensuring continued optimal vision.
These scenarios are illustrative examples of positive health outcomes. Individual results vary and depend on many factors. He will work with you to define and achieve your personal health goals.
- Primary Location:
Practice
18170 Dallas Pkwy Ste 402, Dallas, TX, 75287
Phone: (972) 931-2020
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- American Board of Optometry (Optometry)
Here are answers to some common questions about receiving Optometric care with Dr. Derryberry:
- What is the difference between an Optometrist and an Ophthalmologist?
- Optometrists (ODs) are primary eye care providers, performing routine exams, prescribing glasses and contacts, and managing common eye diseases. Ophthalmologists (MDs/DOs) are medical and surgical physicians who perform eye surgery and treat more complex eye conditions. Dr. Derryberry often collaborates with ophthalmologists, providing pre- and post-operative care.
- How often should I get a comprehensive eye exam?
- For healthy adults with no symptoms or risk factors, a comprehensive eye exam every one to two years is typically recommended. However, children, seniors, and individuals with risk factors like diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of eye disease may need more frequent exams as recommended by Dr. Derryberry.
- Can my eye exam detect health problems other than just vision issues?
- Yes. The eye is the only place in the body where blood vessels can be viewed directly without surgery. A comprehensive eye exam can reveal early signs of serious systemic health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and even certain types of cancer.
- What is glaucoma and how do you test for it?
- Glaucoma is a disease that damages the optic nerve, often caused by high pressure inside the eye. It can lead to permanent vision loss if untreated. Testing during a routine exam includes measuring eye pressure, checking peripheral vision, and examining the optic nerve.
- Do I need a separate appointment for a contact lens fitting?
- Yes, a separate appointment is needed for a contact lens fitting. A fitting involves more than just your glasses prescription, including specific measurements of your eye's curvature, tear film evaluation, and trial lens fitting to ensure comfort and clear vision. This is necessary to obtain a contact lens prescription.
- I'm interested in LASIK. Is that something you do?
- Dr. Derryberry plays a crucial role in LASIK co-management. We perform the initial evaluation to determine candidacy, provide pre-operative care, and oversee all post-operative follow-up visits to ensure proper healing. While the surgery itself is performed by an ophthalmologist, we are actively involved in the entire process.
- What are the benefits of buying glasses from my optometrist's office versus online?
- Buying glasses from Dr. Derryberry's office offers personalized service, including expert fitting by our trained opticians. This ensures proper lens alignment and adjustments for comfort. We handle complex prescriptions and provide direct support if any issues arise, guaranteeing quality assurance.
- At what age should my child have their first eye exam?
- The American Optometric Association recommends a first comprehensive eye exam for a child at 6 months of age, again at age 3, and just before they start school. These exams are essential for detecting issues like lazy eye or misaligned eyes, which are best treated early.
18170 Dallas Pkwy Ste 402
Dallas TX 75287
Phone: (972) 931-2020
Donald Derryberry, OD is regulated by the Texas Occupations Code, Title 3, Subtitle B (Medical Practice Act) in Texas and is licensed by The Texas Optometry Board.
National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1194722082
Registration can typically be verified through The Texas Optometry Board website or by direct inquiry.
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