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Commonwealth Eye Surgery is the only practice most recommended by other eye care experts for their patients and even their own eyes. From nurses, optometrists, physicians and even their own family members, Commonwealth Eye Surgery continues to be the Doctor's Choice for premier surgical eye care in the Bluegrass.

• Over 150,000 refractive procedures performed
• Most recommended by optometrists and physicians alike
• Leading eye care providers in the Bluegrass for more than 30 years
• Voted 'America's Top Doctors'

Real Patients. Real Stories.

If anyone is even on the fence about LASIK, there’s a lot of reasons to jump in, worry free! As many others have told me, I wish I had done it sooner. This was a fantastic experience that was painless, fast, and affordable. A big thank you to every single one of the staff at CES…you guys are awesome, and everyone was so friendly and helpful! 10/10 would ALWAYS do again!

Nabeel - LASIK Patient

Dr. Gary Wörtz, Dr. Lance Ferguson, and Dr. Asim Piracha 

LASIK is one of the most popular forms of vision correction due to its accuracy, safety, quick recovery time, wide range of correction and minimal discomfort. Both eyes can be done the same day, and the entire procedure takes only a short time, needing no stitches or patches. In mere seconds, Dr. Ferguson and Dr. Wörtz can treat a lifetime of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Most cases typically take about 10 minutes per eye, but the bulk of that time is actually spent “prepping” the eye for surgery. Actual “laser time” ranges from 30 seconds to 1 ½ minutes.

The LASIK Procedure

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No matter what your age, if you're dreaming of seeing life in clear, vibrant color with more freedom from glasses, contacts, and even reading glasses, we've got a vision correction solution for you! Whether you're in your 20's, 30's, or over 40 we can help you discover vision freedom so you can experience each moment in life as it happens.

Commonwealth Eye Surgery is one of the most experienced vision correction providers in the area and is Kentucky's choice for vision correction. We are dedicated to helping our patients experience more freedom - freedom to travel without limitations, freedom to dive in without hesitation, freedom to enjoy clear vision at every stage in life!

All-Laser Contoura^® LASIK

Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a procedure designed to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism in patients between the ages of 18-45. We are the ONLY practice in Central Kentucky to offer All-Laser Contoura^® LASIK that uses the most advanced mapping technologies to create a highly precise, accurate, personalized treatment for only YOUR eyes.

• Quick, painless, personalized, in-office procedure
• Corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism
• Fast recovery - resume most activities the next day
• Excellent visual results
  

EVO ICL

EVO Implantable Collamer^® Lens (ICL) is a biocompatible lens used in the eye to correct nearsightedness and nearsightedness with astigmatism.

• Great option for people with dry eye syndrome, thin corneas or prescriptions out of range for LASIK
• Provides built-in protection from UV rays
• Reversible, if needed, in the future
• Out patient procedure with quick recovery
  

Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)

Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) is a procedure that corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia for patients 45 and older who do not yet have a need for cataract surgery.

• Quick, painless, no stitches
• Quick recovery Corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia
• Reduce or eliminate the need for glasses, contacts, AND reading glasses
• Will never need cataract surgery
  

Advanced Cataract Surgery

When a cataract creates difficulty with visual tasks, is causing glaucoma, or is otherwise endangering the eye, we remove it using a surgical procedure called phacoemulsification with implantation. Advanced Cataract Surgery with Lifestyle Lenses can help patients 60 and older see clearly at all distances.

• Eliminate cataracts
• Advanced Lifestyle Lens Options 
• Reduce or eliminate need for glasses, contacts, AND reading glasses
• Enjoy life again in bright, vibrant color!
  

Vision Correction for YOUR Life

I had an exceptional experience having ICL surgery here. Everyone at Commonwealth is very friendly and helpful and were quick to answer my questions and help me feel at ease with the procedure. I had been living with glasses and contacts for over 25 years...thanks to Commonwealth, that changed last week! Cannot recommend them highly enough. If you're looking for vision correction in Central Kentucky, you can't do better than Commonwealth!

Crawford - EVO ICL Patient

The staff at CES are very knowledgeable, caring, kind and compassionate individuals! They made me feel comfortable every step of the way and for the first time in I don’t know how many years, I can see without my glasses! I had RLE on both eyes and would highly recommend it to anyone with vision as bad as mine was! Great group of people and I now see why they are known to be THE best in Lexington!

Karen - RLE Patient

My husband and I had laser cataract surgery on both eyes within the same month. Commonwealth Eye Surgery was highly recommended to us. They did not disappoint. That place operates like a well-oiled machine. Each member of the staff we worked with was both personable and highly competent. The doctors there are phenomenal. Our experience could it have been better. We felt confident that we were given the best care possible.

Sandy - Cataract Patient

Vision Correction is More Affordable Than You Think!

With our special interest financing plans you can pay for your treatment overtime and within your monthly budget.