Dr. Lindsay E. Dawson, M.D. is a fellowship-trained cataract and glaucoma surgeon. She provides general ophthalmic care to patients in the Washington, DC area, with a focus on the diagnosis, medical and surgical management of glaucoma. She received her medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed her residency at the Scheie Eye Institute of the University of Pennsylvania. She completed her training with a one-year glaucoma fellowship at the Duke Eye Center.
Dr. Lindsay E. Dawson, M.D. is a fellowship-trained cataract and glaucoma surgeon. She provides general ophthalmic care to patients in the Washington, DC area, with a focus on the diagnosis, medical and surgical management of glaucoma. She received her medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed her residency at the Scheie Eye Institute of the University of Pennsylvania. She completed her training with a one-year glaucoma fellowship at the Duke Eye Center.
Dr. Lindsay E. Dawson, M.D. is a fellowship-trained cataract and glaucoma surgeon. She provides general ophthalmic care to patients in the Washington, DC area, with a focus on the diagnosis, medical and surgical management of glaucoma. She performs many of the latest minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS), while also offering traditional surgeries and laser treatment. She also performs cataract surgery, utilizing advanced technologies such as the femtosecond laser and premium intraocular lenses, when appropriate, to help manage astigmatism and presbyopia.
Dr. Dawson was born and raised in New York. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA, where she was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Society. She then went on to complete her medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She remained in Philadelphia for her ophthalmology residency at the Scheie Eye Institute of the University of Pennsylvania. She completed her training with a one-year glaucoma fellowship at the Duke Eye Center.
She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), the National Medical Association (NMA), the American Glaucoma Society (AGS), and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS).
Outside of work, Dr. Dawson enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys being outdoors, cycling, baking, and DIY projects.

My wife and I are both patients of hers. Dr Dawson is top of the line, we are both very lucky to have her as our physician. She’s saved my vision with her skill as a surgeon.
Super Dr she explained well take time to give a better understanding what is going on . Very knowledgeable.
Dr Dawson is very knowledgeable, skilled, and pleasant!
Excellent physician. Has a very pleasant manner, and she Is thorough and explains the clinical information clearly. Keen expert/specialist whom I highly recommend...and have!
Provided excellent advice on eye problem, including information based on my past records with DC Weiss
As usual, Dr. Dawson's manner was welcoming, and before examining my eyes, she asked me for an update on my double vision, and on my appointment with the specialist that she arranged for me to see.. After listening to my concerns and completing her examination, she told me her findings, patiently answered my questions and recommended next steps . My eye care is in excellent hands
Best ever!!!
Kind demeanor. Patience in answering my questions. Provided the most thorough examination I have had using competent assistants.
Dr. Dawson is wondeful.
Very helpful answering questions and friendly demeanor.