Leonard F. Avril, OD
At Southwest Florida Eye Care, our staff is friendly and professional. Our commitment is to provide exceptional customer service to all of our Fort Myers patients. We take pride in our personalized care and strive to spend the necessary time with each patient to ensure a comfortable experience.
Born in Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Avril was raised in St. Petersburg, Florida. His non-medical interests include writing and recording music, guitar, cooking, and golf.
EDUCATION
Graduate, St. Petersburg Junior College, St. Petersburg, Florida
Attended University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
Graduate, University of Missouri School of Optometry, St. Louis, Missouri
Teaching Assistant, Neuroanatomy & Clinical Sciences, University of Missouri
Research, Neurohistology, The Human Superior Colliculus
Rounds, Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri
Externship, St. Louis Eye Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri
CERTIFICATION
Board Certified, Florida State Board of Optometry
ASSOCIATIONS
American Optometric Association
Contact Lens Section, American Optometric Association
Southern Council of Optometrists
Florida Optometric Association
Southwest Florida Optometric Association
HONORS & AWARDS
Magna Cum Laude, St. Petersburg Junior College, St. Petersburg, Florida
Phi Theta Kappa
Dean’s Award Graduating First in Class, UM School of Optometry,
St. Louis, Missouri
Outstanding Contact Lens Achievement Award, UM – St. Louis School of Optometry
Locations
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Hours of Operation
Our Regular Schedule
Fort Myers Office
Monday:
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuesday:
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Wednesday:
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Thursday:
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday:
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Naples Office
Monday:
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuesday:
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Wednesday:
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Thursday:
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday:
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Cape Coral Office
Monday:
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuesday:
9:00 am-6:00 pm
Wednesday:
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Thursday:
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday:
8:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed