Dr. Gary Wörtz, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Commonwealth Eye Surgery in Lexington, KY. Dr. Wörtz has been the principal investigator on numerous FDA trials leading to the approval of new drugs in the ophthalmic space. He frequently lectures at major ophthalmology meetings and is passionate about driving the profession forward through innovative research and publications.
Dr. Gary Wörtz, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Commonwealth Eye Surgery in Lexington, KY. Dr. Wörtz has been the principal investigator on numerous FDA trials leading to the approval of new drugs in the ophthalmic space. He frequently lectures at major ophthalmology meetings and is passionate about driving the profession forward through innovative research and publications.
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good job, very pleased with his work so far.
May-2025
I like the end and out. He was patient. Was not rushing to finish.
May-2025
With my left eye Dr Finley was great. With my right eye Dr Wortz talked to much during my surgery was very nervous anesthesia wasn't like it was the first day.
May-2025
Very friendly and nice
May-2025
Thank you Doctor Wortz, I can finally see again. Thank God for guiding your hands, and God bless you 🙏🏽
May-2025
The surgery went very smoothly. I don’t remember a lot about him personally but I’m very grateful that we didn’t have any complications.
May-2025
Did a great procedure on my left eye..
Successfully…!
May-2025
This helped a lot!
May-2025
Great job. I am 20/30 from 20/200.
May-2025
Another great experience, from the front desk, to the nurses care & to the doctor performing the procedure...All 1st Class & I Highly Recommend ! #SeeingInHD😀
May-2025
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Commonwealth Eye Clinic
2353 Alexandria Dr #260 Lexington, KY 40504
Dr. Gary Wörtz, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Commonwealth Eye Surgery in Lexington, KY and is among the busiest cataract and refractive surgeons in the United States. He is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at his alma mater, the University of Kentucky, where he lectures and instructs residents on refractive surgery techniques. His accomplishments have been recognized globally through inclusion in the top 100 Power List by The Ophthalmologist and the Ocular Surgery News Premier Surgeon 300 List.
Beyond being a surgeon, consultant and educator, Dr. Wörtz is a successful inventor and entrepreneur. Ten years ago, he founded Omega Ophthalmics with the mission of developing a new inraocular implant platform. He has been granted 50 patents in the US and internationally. He also co-founded Arcuate Innovations, which provides evidence-based guidance for the surgical correction of astigmatism to ophthalmologists around the world.
Dr. Wörtz has been the principal investigator on numerous FDA trials leading to the approval of new drugs in the ophthalmic space. Additionally, he shares his insights and opinions through his podcast, Ophthalmology Off the Grid, which has received over 100,000 downloads over its 100 + episodes. He frequently lectures at major ophthalmology meetings and is passionate about driving the profession forward through innovative research and publications.
good job, very pleased with his work so far.
I like the end and out. He was patient. Was not rushing to finish.
With my left eye Dr Finley was great. With my right eye Dr Wortz talked to much during my surgery was very nervous anesthesia wasn't like it was the first day.
Very friendly and nice
Thank you Doctor Wortz, I can finally see again. Thank God for guiding your hands, and God bless you 🙏🏽
The surgery went very smoothly. I don’t remember a lot about him personally but I’m very grateful that we didn’t have any complications.
Did a great procedure on my left eye.. Successfully…!
This helped a lot!
Great job. I am 20/30 from 20/200.
Another great experience, from the front desk, to the nurses care & to the doctor performing the procedure...All 1st Class & I Highly Recommend ! #SeeingInHD😀