Keswick Family Eyecare has Been Building Relationships For 20 Years

Dr. Natalie Potkidis earned a Doctor of Optometry from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science in 2023, after graduating from York University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. During her studies at the University of Waterloo, Dr. Potkidis served as the Communication and Marketing Director for the Low Vision Interest Group. Here she encountered many low-vision patients and learned about their experiences, inspiring her to complete her advanced rotation in this field at the School. She completed externships in Niagara Falls and Woodstock, Ontario where she had the opportunity to develop skills in the areas of contact lens fittings, myopia control, and ocular disease management.

When she is not at the office, you can find Dr. Potkidis hiking, practicing yoga, or playing the piano! Dr. Potkidis is excited to join the team and provide quality eye care to the Keswick area.

Dr. Charyk Roberts, originally from Belhaven, Ontario, grew up in Georgina. She grew up playing on our local Keswick hockey and soccer teams and participated in dance and piano. She moved to Glasgow Scotland at age 18 to pursue studies in optometry and travel Europe. After graduating in 2012 Dr. Charyk Roberts began practising as a resident optometrist on the west coast of Scotland in the famous golf town of Troon. Dr. Charyk Roberts specialized in complex contact lens fittings, diabetic retinopathy screening programs, national children’s eye exam screenings and worked very closely with local surgical specialists to provide exceptional clinical patient care. Dr. Charyk Roberts returned to Canada in 2017 to complete the international bridging program at University of Waterloo and has now joined our eye care team.

Dr. Lisa Fung is a graduate from the University of Waterloo Optometry program in 1995 and was the recipient of the Excellence in Patient Management Award. She opened up her practice in Keswick in 1996. She completed her externship program at the OMNI Eye Institute in Baltimore, Maryland and is a TLC affiliate. She is a member of the College of Optometrists of Ontario and the Ontario Association of Optometrist.

Dr. Fung believes in complete and thorough eye care and strives to provide a caring and comfortable environment for all her patients.

Dr. Di Carlo has been an associate optometrist at Keswick Family Eyecare since 2010 and became partner in 2018. She is a member of the College of Optometrists of Ontario and the Ontario Association of Optometrists. She received her Honours of Bachelor of Science degree, as well as her Doctorate of Optometry degree at the University of Waterloo. As part of her training, she completed an externship program at the Houston Eye Associates in Houston, Texas, where she gained extensive experience in therapeutics and ocular disease management. She is also a TLC affiliate.

Dr. Di Carlo understands the importance of compassion, good communication, and education. Her mission is to provide an excellent eye exam focusing on ensuring the health of people’s eyes and tailoring to their needs in order to improve their quality of life.