We’ve seen thousands of patients walk through our doors at Commonwealth Eye Surgery, we get to know a lot about our patients and their needs, their daily lives and the background behind what has brought them to our offices to receive high definition vision. Needless to say, we get to know a lot about our patients just as we like to get to know our new and potential patients, so we like for everyone to know a lot about US!

Our experts, our staff, our people, we want our patients to know us, like we know them, so YOU can feel comfortable the moment you log on to our website, the moment you walk in our doors, the moment you meet our front office staff, our nurses and the first time you shake hands with our doctors. Here’s a little bit about the people you might meet when you choose Commonwealth Eye Surgery as your provider for excellent health care, for you and your vision.

Below is a list of some of our experts, starting with Dr. Lance Ferguson. For a complete list of all our super star staff members and those who would serve you during your experience at Commonwealth Eye Surgery, please click here!

Dr. Lance Ferguson, MD

Dr. Ferguson has practiced in Lexington, Kentucky since 1985 and has performed over 61,000 successful ophthalmic procedures. Dr. Ferguson lectures nationally and internationally, has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, and is active in the surgical training of residents from the University of Kentucky Department of Ophthalmology.  The Society for Excellence in Eye Care has recently distinguished him as Fellow, their prestigious recognition of his contributions to ophthalmology.  Read more..

Howell M. Findley, O.D.

Dr. Findley is an active member of the American Optometric Association and of the Kentucky Optometric Association, which recognized him as “Young Optometrist of the Year: 1988-89?. He was also recognized as “Optometrist of the Year” in 2006.  Both Dr. Ferguson and Dr. Findley have been named to the Outstanding Young Men of America and elected to the Kentucky Colonels for volunteer work associated with Vision U.S.A./The Kentucky Vision Project, which provides surgical and medical services for the working indigent.  Read more..

R. Marty Smith, O.D.

Dr. Smith is an active member of the American Optometric Association, the Kentucky Optometric Association, and the Society for Excellence in Eye Care.  He completed fellowships at Commonwealth Eye Surgery, Lexington, Kentucky, and at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, Florida.  Read more..

Lance Long, O.D.

Dr. Long practiced in Louisville, KY from 2000 until 2006 at Visionfirst and the American Eye Institute Surgery Center. Dr. Long joined Commonwealth Eye Surgery in October of 2006 and currently works with us on Thursdays and Fridays. He is a member of the Kentucky Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association.  Read More..

We have many more employees that help make up the expert level staff at Commonwealth Eye Surgery, so stop by our website, or click here to meet them all online, then stop by, to meet them all in person!  We’re looking forward to knowing more about you and we hope you know a little more about us, so come and SEE us for your Lasik or eye surgery, today!