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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My time with Dr. Dawson was informative, pleasant and efficient. I just wish the wait wasn’t so long.
Apr-2025
Always informative when asked a question. Patient never rushed. No issues with surgery or recovery. Friendly and helpful.
Apr-2025
Friendly personable knowledgeable
Apr-2025
Thoughtful
Mar-2025
A little behind schedule.
Mar-2025
Excellent doctor!
Mar-2025
Professional, kind and patient.
Mar-2025
Very capable and responsive. Follows up personally with any issues and sometimes just to check.
Mar-2025
Very patient and thorough. Answered all questions
Mar-2025
Talks a little too fast for me to understand every word
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 time with Dr. Dawson was informative, pleasant and efficient. I just wish the wait wasn’t so long.
Always informative when asked a question. Patient never rushed. No issues with surgery or recovery. Friendly and helpful.
Friendly personable knowledgeable
Thoughtful
A little behind schedule.
Excellent doctor!
Professional, kind and patient.
Very capable and responsive. Follows up personally with any issues and sometimes just to check.
Very patient and thorough. Answered all questions
Talks a little too fast for me to understand every word