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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Very polite and knowledgeable took time to understand my needs.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Very nice!
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Was in and out without any issues. Great experience and care.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Excellent job!
Hope to meet with both eyes open. I did see him through one eye worked my
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
I would like to thank everyone for the great work done for me. Everyone was extremely nice. Dr. Wortz did a great job on my eye 🥰
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
I had an excellent experience!
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
I think he’d the best at what he does and very kind and and knowledgeable
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Dr. Wortz is an excellent eye doctor!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
He introduced himself to me.
He remove the cataracts from my eye and after my follow-up visit the next day
I now have 20/20 vision in that eye.
Thank you Dr. Wortz and team.😊
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
A well oiled machine with all staff friendly and efficient.
(1 month ago)
Sep-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.
Very polite and knowledgeable took time to understand my needs.
Very nice!
Was in and out without any issues. Great experience and care.
Excellent job! Hope to meet with both eyes open. I did see him through one eye worked my
I would like to thank everyone for the great work done for me. Everyone was extremely nice. Dr. Wortz did a great job on my eye 🥰
I had an excellent experience!
I think he’d the best at what he does and very kind and and knowledgeable
Dr. Wortz is an excellent eye doctor!
He introduced himself to me. He remove the cataracts from my eye and after my follow-up visit the next day I now have 20/20 vision in that eye. Thank you Dr. Wortz and team.😊
A well oiled machine with all staff friendly and efficient.