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 :
- Why Do My Eyes Hurt When I Wake Up?, Posted on April 17, 2024 in Contact Lenses&Dry Eye&Eye Exam
- What Is the First Sign of Cataracts?, Posted on February 13, 2024 in Eye Conditions&Eye Health
- What Is Commonly Misdiagnosed as Pink Eye?, Posted on January 26, 2024 in Eye Conditions
- Do Contact Lenses Expire?, Posted on January 2, 2024 in Contact Lenses
- How Much Do Eye Exams Cost?, Posted on November 22, 2023 in Eye Exam
- What Are My Dry Eye Treatment Options?, Posted on October 25, 2023 in Dry Eye
- Are Blue Eyes More Sensitive to the Sun?, Posted on October 25, 2023 in Eye Exam
- 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