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.
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Dr. Dawson continues to provide excellent care. She is listens and is responsive to All questions. Her explanations of my eye health status are easily understood.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Caring and helpful.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr.Dawson is a very nice person and excellent physician.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Very informative!
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Smooth exam. All good.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Dawson is a very caring and understanding. She is also extremely knowledgeable.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Dynamite!
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Personable, professional, bright, open, all anybody could want in an ophthalmologist. Dr. Martin had retired and I was seeing Dr. Dawson for the first time. A pleasant experience.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Dawson is very professional and knowledgeable She is not rushed and takes the time to explain what the problem is and what to do about it.
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.
Dr. Dawson continues to provide excellent care. She is listens and is responsive to All questions. Her explanations of my eye health status are easily understood.
Caring and helpful.
Dr.Dawson is a very nice person and excellent physician.
Very informative!
Smooth exam. All good.
Dr. Dawson is a very caring and understanding. She is also extremely knowledgeable.
Dynamite!
Personable, professional, bright, open, all anybody could want in an ophthalmologist. Dr. Martin had retired and I was seeing Dr. Dawson for the first time. A pleasant experience.
Dr. Dawson is very professional and knowledgeable She is not rushed and takes the time to explain what the problem is and what to do about it.
Thoughtful caring excellent