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.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Commonwealth Eye Clinic through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
My care was excellent
Apr-2025
Very professional
Apr-2025
Awesome
Apr-2025
Very efficient and excellent staff
Apr-2025
Exceptional work and no pain!
Apr-2025
Fantastic surgeon with a great personality! I am so pleased!
Mar-2025
Extremely impressed with the professionalism, efficiency, and caring of Dr. Gary Wortz and the entire staff at Commonwealth Eye Surgery!! The clinic is very clean/sanitary. I felt confident I was in great hands.
My surgery results are spectacular and such a blessing!! Thank you all so much, you are greatly appreciated!! Ten stars!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Very Grateful!! ✨🙏🏻✨
You are Highly Recommended!!!!
Mar-2025
Very caring
Mar-2025
Was very professional and nice! Has an amazing staff! Keaton was one of my nurses she took very good care of me! She is a very sweet and professional doing her job! She is an asset to your team! Thank you all for caring and taking care of me, my sight is so much better!❤️
Mar-2025
I only saw Dr.Wortz for about 10 minutes for a YAG procedure.. he was pleasant and made me feel at ease!! Would see him again.,
Mar-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.
My care was excellent
Very professional
Awesome
Very efficient and excellent staff
Exceptional work and no pain!
Fantastic surgeon with a great personality! I am so pleased!
Extremely impressed with the professionalism, efficiency, and caring of Dr. Gary Wortz and the entire staff at Commonwealth Eye Surgery!! The clinic is very clean/sanitary. I felt confident I was in great hands. My surgery results are spectacular and such a blessing!! Thank you all so much, you are greatly appreciated!! Ten stars!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Very Grateful!! ✨🙏🏻✨ You are Highly Recommended!!!!
Very caring
Was very professional and nice! Has an amazing staff! Keaton was one of my nurses she took very good care of me! She is a very sweet and professional doing her job! She is an asset to your team! Thank you all for caring and taking care of me, my sight is so much better!❤️
I only saw Dr.Wortz for about 10 minutes for a YAG procedure.. he was pleasant and made me feel at ease!! Would see him again.,