Don Digby, MD, FACS, FAAO

Donald J. Digby, M.D. a native of Atlanta, Georgia is a corneal fellowship trained ophthalmologist who moved his practice to Greensboro, NC in 1984. His practice focuses on anterior segment surgery and medical ophthalmology. This includes pain free sutureless cataract surgery, and management of glaucoma and diabetic eye disease as well as routine eye care. In addition Dr. Digby has been actively involved in refractive surgery since its' inception in the 1970's. He is currently certified to perform LASIK surgery using the VISX, Summit, Nidek, Allegretto and Intralase lasers, as well as most state of the art microkeratomes. He is one of the first physicians to be trained and certified to perform CK(radio frequency wave treatment for correction of presbyopia) and is one of the most experienced surgeons in the nation in the implantation of the ReStor multifocal Lens implants for correction of cataract and the aging eye.(presbyopia)

A "Georgia Bulldog" and graduate of the Medical College of Georgia, Dr. Digby completed his internship and residency in Ophthalmology at the Naval Regional Medical Center San Diego and served as Chief of Ophthalmology at Naval Regional Medical Center in Guam. While in Guam, he was appointed to the Governor's Health Care Coordinating Council, advising Pacific Island Nation leaders in matters concerning eye care delivery. He also served on the teaching Faculty for University of Guam and was a frequent guest lecturer for University of Hawaii School of Medicine and the Micronesian Medical School. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a Fellow of the American Board of Ophthalmology and the American College of Surgeons. He is an active member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the International Society of Refractive Surgeons. Dr. Digby is also involved on a local level serving as both Secretary and Legislative Liaison for the Executive Board of the Greater Greensboro Society of Medicine. Dr. Digby is a frequent lecturer to his peers within the medical community and serves as a consultant to numerous manufacturers within eye care.

In 1985, Dr. Digby established The Foundation for International Eyecare, a non-profit organization providing primary, secondary and tertiary eye care to areas of the Micronesian Islands, Mexico, and at home in the U.S. Dr. Digby currently serves on an Advisory Board for the Glaucoma Research Foundation providing direction for a global effort targeting pockets of population susceptible to glaucoma. In addition he established Digby Eye Associates as a teaching site for Family Practice and Internal Medicine residents of the UNC-Moses Cone residency program and was named Adjunct Associate Professor for the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Previously, he also held an adjunct clinical associate professor position in the Dept of Ophthalmology Duke University School of Medicine.

Dr. Digby established Digby Eye Associates in 1988 with a vision that remains today -- combine the staffs' unique qualifications of world-class experience to provide the best possible eyecare in an environment of friendship and compassion. Dr. Digby insists on continued medical education for all levels of the staff, establishing Digby Eye Associates as a practice on the cutting edge of advancements in well eye care and medical and surgical treatments.

Dr. Digby is married and he and his wife, Marti spend precious free time with their five children and two granddaughters and their extended family. An avid sportsman, Dr. Digby is likely to be found with a fishing pole or golf club in his hand. He is a member of the West Market United Methodist Church and has served on the Administrative Board and the Committee of Twelve.

For an appointment, please call 336-230-1010.