About: Dr. Leslie Fitzgerald

Dr. Fitzgerald completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at The University of Western Ontario in 1988 and continued her professional studies at The University of Waterloo. She graduated with her Doctor of Optometry degree in 1993. Dr. Fitzgerald completed her clinical internship at The Oxford Eye Hospital, in Oxford, UK, gaining valuable skills in the treatment and management of eye diseases. In 1996, she pursued advanced studies in the treatment and management of ocular disease at Northeastern State University, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
She practiced for 3 years in Oshawa before establishing the Whitby clinic in 1996. Dr. Fitzgerald has practiced in the Durham Region for over 20 years; a fact she’s very proud of. Dr. Fitzgerald also worked as a part time staff Optometrist at TLC Laser Eye Centers in Toronto for 7 years, where she developed advanced skills in laser vision correction care.
She is a member of The Ontario Association of Optometrists and The Canadian Association of Optometrists. Dr. Fitzgerald has special interests in laser vision correction and eye health promotion.
Posts by Dr. Leslie Fitzgerald :
- Is Something Stuck in Your Eye, or Do You Have Dry Eye?, Posted on March 20, 2025 in Uncategorized
- Are Blue Eyes More Sensitive to the Sun?, Posted on March 20, 2025 in Eye Exam
- Diabetes and Eye Exams: What You Need to Know, Posted on March 11, 2025 in Eye Exam&Eye Health
- Kids Eye Exam: What to Expect, Posted on February 11, 2025 in Children's Eye Exams&Eye Exam
- How Long Do Contact Lenses Last?, Posted on January 14, 2025 in Contact Lenses&Eye Health
- What Diseases Can be Detected in an Eye Exam?, Posted on January 9, 2025 in Eye Conditions&Eye Exam&Eye Health
- Are Contact Lens & Eyeglass Prescriptions the Same?, Posted on December 10, 2024 in Contact Lenses&Eyeglasses
- Can Myopia Be Reversed?, Posted on October 22, 2024 in Eye Health&Myopia
- How Long Does Laser Eye Surgery Take?, Posted on October 1, 2024 in Eye Health&Laser Eye Surgery&Refractive Errors
- Can Opticians Remove Scratches on Glasses?, Posted on August 19, 2024 in Eyeglasses