Dr. David Black earned his Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology from York University in 2000, followed by his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Waterloo in 2004.
Born and raised in Toronto, Dr. Black grew up next door to Dr. Stan Salsberg, founder of Eyes on Sheppard. The Salsberg family quickly became like a second family, and through them—as well as his own early need for glasses at age six—Dr. Black was introduced to the world of eye care. His fascination with health sciences and technology throughout university ultimately solidified his path toward optometry.
For more than 20 years, Dr. Black has also been at the forefront of ocular surgical care through his part-time work at the world-renowned Bochner Eye Institute, alongside the likes of Dr. Ray Stein, Dr Rebecca Stein, Dr Fatima Gilani and Dr Nancy Tucker. At Bochner, he provides post-operative care for patients undergoing LASIK and other refractive procedures, cataract surgery, and corneal collagen crosslinking for keratoconus. He also manages and performs Light Adjustments for patients receiving the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL), helping optimize their visual outcomes. His extensive experience with a wide range of surgical technologies allows him to guide patients toward the procedures best suited to their needs, as well as expertly manage post-surgical concerns.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Black enjoys running with his dog, Max; following and playing sports with his son; attending his daughter’s dance performances; and spending quiet moments by the water with his wife whenever their schedules allow. He is a devoted Toronto Blue Jays fan and especially cherished the incredible 2025 season and postseason run that brought the team within inches of a World Series title. He remains optimistic for many exciting seasons to come.
A word from Dr. Black;
A patient story that really stands out for me is when an old school friend brought her two daughters to see me for their first eye exams. She did not have any particular concerns about their eyes or vision.
The younger daughter, age 3, had good vision, but upon close examination of her eyes revealed early internal inflammation. I referred her to Sick Kids Hospital, where she quickly received treatment for the inflammation and continues to be closely monitored by a rheumatologist.
Through early detection of this rare finding, I was able to help prevent possible ocular and vision complications, had the inflammation gone on for longer. This is one example of many that show how a simple eye exam can help prevent serious health issues in a child.
