Our Practice in Milton, ON

Dr. Curtis Akerman obtained his Honours Bachelor of Science degree with minors in chemistry and biology from the University of Waterloo in 1995 and graduated from State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry in New York City in 1999. He has been certified in the therapeutic management of ocular disease, including glaucoma treatments, since he graduated and is licensed to practise full-scope optometry in Ontario.

After graduation, Dr. Akerman practised in New York City for 3 years before moving to Scottsdale, Arizona, where he provided comprehensive vision care for the next 8 years in both private practice and hospital settings. He relocated to Milton in 2010 with his wife and 3 children and has been providing service in private practices in the GTA ever since.

Dr. Akerman has experience in glaucoma research and has lectured at national optometric conferences in the United States about advances in glaucoma care and technology. While in Arizona, he also served as contact lens lead optometrist in a large multidisciplinary healthcare management practice. He was responsible for performing complicated contact lens fittings, including providing keratoconus and post-surgical specialty contact lens management. He also has worked as a low vision optometrist, providing specialty exams and services to the vision impaired.

Dr. Akerman has over 15 years of experience as a certified corneal refractive therapy and orthokeratology contact lens fitter, providing non-surgical refractive correction and myopia control to adult and pediatric patients. He also has extensive experience in refractive and ocular surgery co-management, including serving as clinical director at a laser vision correction centre and working alongside ophthalmologists in a hospital setting in Arizona.

Dr. Akerman is an active volunteer, having travelled throughout the United States and twice to Nicaragua to provide eye exams and glasses to people living in underprivileged areas. While living in Arizona, he was a member of “Icemen that Care,” a volunteer group of hockey players that provide aid to children and families in need.

Since moving to Milton, he has remained an active member of the community, serving as secretary of the Milton Minor Hockey Association Board of Directors for 3 years and receiving the President’s Award for exceptional volunteer service. He has also coached hockey for several seasons, in addition to having coached minor baseball and lacrosse. Dr. Akerman is excited to work in the new clinic in Milton and is looking forward to serving our patients and our community for years to come!

Dr. Akerman also serves as a member of the Governance Committee for the Ontario Optometric Association.