A Personal Note to My Patients

Dr. Fidler

Dr. Fidler is retiring September 30, 2026, but will be available for a limited time to handle your concerns and ongoing cases.

After more than 40 years of caring for so many wonderful patients, this is not an easy decision for me. My patients have been an important part of my life, and I am deeply grateful for the trust you have placed in me and my practice over all these years.

I realize this is short notice, and I want you to know that no one will be abandoned. I will assist anyone who needs help transferring their care.

This was not planned, and I am very sad. Those of you who have known me for so many years know how much I love being an eye doctor.

Thank you for supporting my practice, for your friendship, and for a wonderful 40+ years.

Take care…
Love,
Dr. Fidler

How We Are Handling Patient Requests as I Shut Down My Practice

Medical Record Requests
Record requests can be sent to eye@fidlereyecare.net.
Records will be sent within three business days.
If you do not feel comfortable receiving records as email attachments, please request a secure download link.

Eyeglass and Contact Lens Patients

Please state in your email that you authorize your records to be sent to you by email and provide your date of birth. Please indicate whether you need your complete exam record or only a copy of your eyeglass or contact lens prescription.

Cataract Surgical Patients

Cataract surgical patients will be contacted by email and phone regarding their ongoing care.

Glaucoma Patients

You will need to become established with another doctor's office to receive prescription refills and ongoing care. You will receive an email, text, or phone call to help arrange the transfer of your care.

Other Ongoing Medical Eye Conditions

If you have another ongoing medical eye condition, please email eye@fidlereyecare.net, and we can help transfer your care to another doctor's office.

If You Need Emergency Eye Care
If you need emergency eye care and have not yet become established with another eye doctor, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami has an emergency eye clinic available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.