Meet Waterdown's Favourite Optometrists

Your vision care begins with the guidance of a skilled and trusted optometrist. Dr. Todd Ruhl brings over 20 years of experience to the Waterdown community, offering a rare combination of clinical excellence, advanced specialty training, and a genuine commitment to patient care. 

Whether you’re visiting for a routine eye exam, complex contact lens fitting, or long-term eye disease management, you’ll receive care from a doctor who listens, explains, and puts your vision first. 

Three people in blue scrubs are standing in front of a white wall with a blue logo that says 'FLAM ROUGH FAMILY CARE'. The woman on the left has a ring on her finger and a bracelet on her wrist. The woman in the middle is wearing sunglasses and has a necklace. The man in the middle is also wearing sunglasses and a ring. There are two clocks on the right side of the wall, and two vases with white flowers on the left side.
A smiling man in blue scrubs stands in front of a large painting.

An Eye Doctor for the Whole Family

Dr. Ruhl sees patients from 6 months to 106 years old, and is proud to be the family optometrist for multiple generations across Waterdown and the Greater Hamilton region. His patient-first philosophy drives everything we do at Flamborough Family Eyecare, from longer appointment times to flexible scheduling and thorough follow-up. 

If you’re looking for a Waterdown eye doctor who combines cutting-edge care with a deep respect for your time and trust, you’re in the right place. 

Get to Know the Team Behind Your Family’s Eye Care

Todd Ruhl
After practising in Ancaster since 2000, Dr. Ruhl now serves his growing hometown of Waterdown and the surrounding community.  Dr. Ruhl prides himself on exemplary care, taking the time to...
Aziza Patel
Dr. Aziza Patel graduated from the University of Waterloo-School of Optometry in 2010. Prior to that, she studied Biology at the University of Calgary. As part of her clinical training,...
Optometric Assistant
Rachel has been working the optometric industry for over 13 years. She is well versed in contact lens teaching and assessment, frame and lens selections as well as pretesting patients....
Office Manager
Shirley has worked in the field of Optometry for 22 years, As a certified Optometric Assistant, Shirley is qualified to assist you in many ways including pre-testing, visual field testing,...