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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Everything has been amazing! Thankful for Dr Wortz’s skill and ability to remove my cataracts and provide me with 20/20 vision without glasses (which I haven’t had since 3rd grade!)
Jun-2025
Exceptional expertise and care. Highly recommend.
Jun-2025
Gary Wortz is the best of the best! Could not find a better doctor anywhere.
Jun-2025
Commendable surgical expertise and staff. While the meds precluded me from actually meeting Dr Wortz, his skill is definitely apparent in the results of my surgery. His staff's enthusiasm for their jobs speaks volumes of his character and devotion to his practice.
Jun-2025
Would definitely recommend him.
Jun-2025
Meet doc
Jun-2025
Did not meet the surgeon
Jun-2025
Great vision day 1. Very happy with the results.
Jun-2025
Gold Star successful treatment!
Jun-2025
good job, very pleased with his work so far.
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.
Everything has been amazing! Thankful for Dr Wortz’s skill and ability to remove my cataracts and provide me with 20/20 vision without glasses (which I haven’t had since 3rd grade!)
Exceptional expertise and care. Highly recommend.
Gary Wortz is the best of the best! Could not find a better doctor anywhere.
Commendable surgical expertise and staff. While the meds precluded me from actually meeting Dr Wortz, his skill is definitely apparent in the results of my surgery. His staff's enthusiasm for their jobs speaks volumes of his character and devotion to his practice.
Would definitely recommend him.
Meet doc
Did not meet the surgeon
Great vision day 1. Very happy with the results.
Gold Star successful treatment!
good job, very pleased with his work so far.