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 :
- Everything to Know About Prescription Eye Drops for Dry Eyes, Posted on August 24, 2023 in Dry Eye
- Is Glaucoma Hereditary?, Posted on July 14, 2023 in Eye Exam
- How Long Does Eye Strain Last?, Posted on June 20, 2023 in Eye Exam
- Can You Sunburn Your Eyes?, Posted on May 18, 2023 in Eye Exam
- What Happens When You Sleep with Contact Lenses In?, Posted on May 2, 2023 in Contact Lenses
- Eye Emergencies: Common Mishaps, Posted on April 14, 2023 in Eye Exam
- Waking Up With Dry Eyes: Potential Causes, Posted on February 22, 2023 in Dry Eye
- What is High Myopia Treatment?, Posted on February 6, 2023 in Uncategorized
- Can Contact Lenses Freeze?, Posted on February 1, 2023 in Uncategorized
- Is Something Stuck in Your Eye, or Do You Have Dry Eye?, Posted on November 23, 2022 in Uncategorized