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 :
- 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
- Can I Use Expired Eye Drops?, Posted on August 7, 2024 in Dry Eye&Eye Health
- Can Contact Lenses Freeze?, Posted on June 18, 2024 in Uncategorized
- Is Virtual Reality Bad For Your Eyes?, Posted on June 13, 2024 in Digital Eye Strain&Eye Conditions&Eye Health
- Pink Eye vs. Stye: What’s The Difference?, Posted on May 30, 2024 in Eye Conditions&Eye Health
- What Happens When You Sleep with Contact Lenses In?, Posted on April 23, 2024 in Contact Lenses
- What is High Myopia Treatment?, Posted on April 23, 2024 in Uncategorized
- How Often Should You Get An Eye Exam?, Posted on April 17, 2024 in Eye Exam&Eye Health
- Why Do My Eyes Hurt When I Wake Up?, Posted on April 17, 2024 in Contact Lenses&Dry Eye&Eye Exam