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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The team were Excellent and all were very thorough
Jul-2025
Seams to be a pleasant I spend about 2mins with him. He came in with mask on his said Hi my names is Dr Wortz put you chin in the strap. Did the procedure and left.
Jul-2025
Professional and nice
Jul-2025
Highly professional and efficient
Jul-2025
Very good care.
Jul-2025
My entire experience exceeded my expectations. Terri made us laugh as we were checking in, which helped ease some of the nerves. Ivy was fantastic prepping me for the surgery. She provided step by steps details of what she was preparing to do and why. I must say, the medication relaxed me tremendously by the time Dr Wortz came in to perform the surgery. I was brought back to reality quickly and soon thereafter, Chris was pushing my wheelchair to the car. I am ready to have the left eye taken care of in little over a week
Jul-2025
Very good Thanks
Jul-2025
Very quick and painless procedure with Dr. Wortz explaining everything as he w not along.
Jul-2025
Results for the first eye seem very positive. I don’t recall much interaction other than him speaking to me a couple of times during the procedure. But as I understand this is normal due to some of the medication used.
Jul-2025
Very professional, friendly and did great work on my right eye.
Jun-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.
The team were Excellent and all were very thorough
Seams to be a pleasant I spend about 2mins with him. He came in with mask on his said Hi my names is Dr Wortz put you chin in the strap. Did the procedure and left.
Professional and nice
Highly professional and efficient
Very good care.
My entire experience exceeded my expectations. Terri made us laugh as we were checking in, which helped ease some of the nerves. Ivy was fantastic prepping me for the surgery. She provided step by steps details of what she was preparing to do and why. I must say, the medication relaxed me tremendously by the time Dr Wortz came in to perform the surgery. I was brought back to reality quickly and soon thereafter, Chris was pushing my wheelchair to the car. I am ready to have the left eye taken care of in little over a week
Very good Thanks
Very quick and painless procedure with Dr. Wortz explaining everything as he w not along.
Results for the first eye seem very positive. I don’t recall much interaction other than him speaking to me a couple of times during the procedure. But as I understand this is normal due to some of the medication used.
Very professional, friendly and did great work on my right eye.