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.
Went from seeing absolutely nothing out of my right eye to 24 hours later I was at 20/15 vision and leading lines during first post op that I was told very rarely people can read
(4 days ago)
Jun-2026
Done a awesome job would love for him to do my left eye as well.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
This is the only medical procedure in my 70 years of life where I never even met the surgeon prior to the actual surgery. Your facility is a well-run machine but it’s extremely impersonal.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Excellent services and surgeon
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Extremely professional and caring.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
It didn’t take 30 seconds to remove the film from my eye.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Dr. Wortz was so kind and explained every step of my PRK as it was happening. The procedure runs like a well oiled machine which is very comforting when it comes to procedures like this!
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Thank you for your skill and hard work.
I know it takes time for my eye to heal fully, but looking forward to better vision
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Client focused, very skilled and extremely personable.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
I can see so well!!! Amazing, painless experience.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
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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.
Went from seeing absolutely nothing out of my right eye to 24 hours later I was at 20/15 vision and leading lines during first post op that I was told very rarely people can read
Done a awesome job would love for him to do my left eye as well.
This is the only medical procedure in my 70 years of life where I never even met the surgeon prior to the actual surgery. Your facility is a well-run machine but it’s extremely impersonal.
Excellent services and surgeon
Extremely professional and caring.
It didn’t take 30 seconds to remove the film from my eye.
Dr. Wortz was so kind and explained every step of my PRK as it was happening. The procedure runs like a well oiled machine which is very comforting when it comes to procedures like this!
Thank you for your skill and hard work. I know it takes time for my eye to heal fully, but looking forward to better vision
Client focused, very skilled and extremely personable.
I can see so well!!! Amazing, painless experience.