
Lauren Gormley, OD
Optometry
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Lauren Gormley
Professional Titles
- Optometrist
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Johns Hopkins Clinician
Background
Lauren Gormley, O.D., is an optometrist at the Wilmer Eye Institute’s location in Lutherville, Maryland. In addition to comprehensive eye care, Dr. Gormley specializes in management of evaporative dry eye disease related to digital device use and to hormonal changes in women.
She attended the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, where she studied biology. She also received a bachelor’s degree and a doctorate in optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University.
Dr. Gormley is a member of various local and national optometry committees and associations. She enjoys education and working with students. In 2007, she helped establish the Maryland Student Optometric Association at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. She was the association’s doctor liaison until 2010.
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Five Questions for Dr. Lauren Gormley, Wilmer Insider (Aug. 2021)
Honors
Maryland's 2009 Young Optometrist of the Year.
Memberships
- American Optometric Association
- Maryland Optometric Association
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II STE 455, Lutherville, MD 21093
- phone: 410-583-2800
- fax: 410-583-2842
Expertise
Education
Salus University
Graduate School, Optometry, OD, 2007Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
408 ratings, 159 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
Great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Best eye doctor I've ever had!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2025
Everything was great she's is amazing to deal with
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2025
Dr Gormley is one of the best providers I've ever experienced.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2025
I feel so fortunate that o have Dr. Gormley as my optometrist. She is thorough, extremely knowledgeable about dry eyes, and compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2025
She was very thorough. She listened to what I had to say and took all the time needed to answer any questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2025
In addition to the treatment I came in for, I also had a few other questions and concerns. Dr. Gormley Addressed all of them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2025
Dr. Gormley was fantastic - she diagnosed my condition and listed to me and asked great questions and said she will have a plan for me at by the end of our visit and she did. It was amazing because another physician I saw a year ago gave me all the wrong information and was not nice about it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/31/2025
Great listener, clear instructions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2025
Dr. Gormley is very thorough, takes her time to explain things & very thoughtful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2025
This was my first visit with Dr. Gormley and she was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/24/2025
Dr. Gormley was and has been attentive to my eye care needs. However, punctuality on her part is seriously lacking. For the recent visit, 3/24, I arrived at 9:25am, 15 minutes before my appointment. I was not seen until approximately 10:25am. For such an early appointment, I should not have had to wait an hour. On my prior visit, 2+ years ago, I recall having a prolonged wait then, as well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2025
She was pleasant, friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2025
Dr Gormley is excellent in provide vision care and she enjoys giving advice with my overall health concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2025
She is excellent. Explains everything. Answer questions. Provides solutions. I really like and feel comfortable with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2025
She has provided an eye exam and eye care for a number of years. Very professional and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2025
First visit with Dr. Gormley and she was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2025
Dr Gormley is awesome. She's the first Dr. To take dry eyes seriously. I'm very thankful to have found her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2025
Dr.Gormley is very pleasant,helpful,knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. She has given me several suggestions which have helped me in deaing with my dry eye condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2025
My provider was kind and patient during my exam. I was nervous about this procedure but she made sure I felt comfortable. I was completely satisfied with her care and look forward to going back to her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2025
Very competent. Explained things with clarity. Suggested necessary follow-up.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2025
Provider is excellent. I was very impressed with her knowledge, thoroughness and professionalism. She is a good listener and explained everything very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2025
Dr Gormely is really down to earth and has an exceptionally good bed side manor, She knew exactly how to treat my dry eye .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2025
She explains everything and answers all questions. I look forward to my next visit:
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2025
Dr Gormley was very thorough. She listened to me, and answered all my questions. although it was my first visit, she knew all my illness/treatment history.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2025
She is very efficient and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2025
Great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2025
Excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2025
I was quite pleased that she explained what "dry-eye" is, the factors that produce it, and described three related treatments that I can follow to address it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2025
Dr. Gormley made the entire visit a calm experience.. You know dealing with eyes is a bit tricky!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2025
Dr Gormley is an excellent communicator. She always explains what she is doing and includes me in decision making.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2025
Dr Gormley is a wonderful, caring, excellent Dr who I have the utmost faith in.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2025
Excellent listener, organized
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2025
Dr Gormley is excellent. I feel very fortunate to be able to see her for care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2025
Great first visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
Love Dr. Gormley She is an excellent dry eye specialist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
Very personable and excellent communicator
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2025
Dr. Gormley was excellent!! Highly recommend.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
Dr Gormley is great. She's been very active in treatment of my dry eye.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
Very knowledgeable and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
Excellent provider - sHe is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
Very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
Very kind and considerate of my disabilities and mobility equipment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
My experience with Dr. Gormley was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2025
Dr Gormley is kind and efficient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2025
Dr. Gormley is efficient, knowledgeable, and listens to my concerns. I love her as my ophthalmologist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
I got excellent service.Very happy with my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Dr Lauren is very kind and professional, explain things very clear.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Knowledgeable and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
Knowledgeable, professional and caring!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
Dr. Gormley is friendly and professional. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who asked.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2024
Ver knowledgeable and efficient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2024
Dr. Gormley is a quintessential physician & professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2024
Great communicator.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2024
She was excellent and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
First time visit with Dr Gormley. She was wonderful and I'm looking forward to following up for my eye care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
Dr Amanda Gormley is very good. Very clear, listens, shows flexibility. She is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2024
Dr Gormley is an exceptional doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2024
Dr. Gormley is thorough, knowledgeable and has such a calm and pleasant demeanor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2024
Dr Gormley was excellent. This was my first visit with her but she had read my history, knew of my previous visits and my future scheduled visits. She diagnosed my problem, fully explained it and why I had it, and prescribed treatment at home with over the counter medical purchases. She was a good listener and an excellent teacher with a good doctor-patient bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2024
Clear, bedside very nice, smart, thorough, efficient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2024
Very thorough. Great at explaining plan, educating about my condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2024
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2024
I am seeing this provider since last 3 years for the yearly eye exam and has been very satisfied with the provider in which she explains the problem and care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
Excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
Very considerate. Very helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
She is very good,she knows her stuff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
Lauren was a fantastic eye doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
Dr. Gormley has been very patient with me in regards to my contact lens prescription
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
Excellent overall
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2024
Dr. Gormley is caring, concerned for my well being, and is an excellent doctor. She is up on the latest options for my care and is constantly working to make my situation better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2024
Excellent and Professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
Prompt, knowledgeable and persuasive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
I met this provider for the first time and I am very pleased with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
Dr Gormley was exceptional. She has an excellent understanding of dry eye and she takes it seriously. The treatments she recommended are already working.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Smart, excellent..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Dr.Gormley always pleasant,well prepared,and proficient in her assessment of my eye issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2024
She was very warm and welcoming. When I expressed my concerns, the provider was very informative and took the time to make sure that I understood.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Verysatisfied with my visit excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
Dr. Gormley was extremely thorough during her examination and explained clearly the steps I needed to take. I felt that she truly cared about me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
She's Knowledgeable, listens to my daughter and explains the information fairly well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
Excellent practitioner, usually serious, was a little lighter as it was Halloween.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2024
Excellent visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2024
Called about an eye issue to schedule an appointment. There were no immediate spots. Dr. Gormley personally called me back, gave instructions about care and the next day scheduled me for her first available appt.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
Great tone/manner, professional, clear, patient, latest technology
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2024
Outstanding provider who was well-equipped to deal with my issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2024
Dr. Gormley is always prepared - provides clear explanations. Uses visit time effectively and efficiently.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2024
Dr Gormley is very professional, knowledgeable, and respectful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
Dr. Gormley was detailed and answered all questions!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
Excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2024
Excellent provider overall
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
Dr Gormley was caring , attentive and provided me with a clear, detailed explanation and direction for the course of action.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
Dr. Gormley always takes my concerns seriously. She explains the procedures she performs on me. Plus, I love the fact Dr. Gormley is proactive and concerned that I be a part of my Healthcare and encourages me to do the things necessary for good eye health. Dr Gormley should be the model for all Healthcare professionals.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2024
She was friendly, knowledgeable and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2024
Dr. Gormley is up on the latest practices and works diligently to resolve my eye issues. If something doesn't work, she has a another plan ready.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2024
Dr. Gormley provides excellent care, explaining what she is doing during the exam and answering my questions. She does not "talk down" to me, but respectfully and as though I am capable of understanding my own health. She is reassuring and does not brush away my concerns as "just part of getting older." I appreciate that very much.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
She was wonderful- very courteous, personable and had a wonderful "bedside" manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2024
Friendly professional informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2024
Dr Gormley is very professional yet courteous & competent, taking time to listen & explain in a very calming reassuring way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2024
Excellent provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2024
Dr G took time to answer my questions and was very pleasant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
I appreciate Dr.Gormley's thoroughness, pace, respect, and absolute clarity in explaining things.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
Dr Gormley is very professional, kind, caring and a wonderful provider. She listens carefully to concerns and answers all questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
Dr Gormley is very thorough and explains everything very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
La she the best of the best very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
Dr Gormley provides excellent service and is always respectful and helpful. Answers my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
I have been a practicing academic physician for over 40 years. I have extensive experience in evaluating physicians. Dr. Gormley is an outstanding physician. She is knowledgable and empathetic. She is truly an asset to Hopkins Medicine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
Dr. Gormley is an excellent provider. She is very engaged, attentive, knowledgeable, and meticulous.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2024
She gave me a through exam and easy to follow instructions. One of the best!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Very professional, thorough, and answered my questions, explained things in a very understandable way
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2024
After seeing 4 total opthamologists at Wilmer (inc 1 trained there but in PP) this is the first I felt explained my condition and had a comprehensible rationale for treatment. I was profoundly impressed and deeply grateful! Finally, a clinician with clinical skills!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2024
I feel comfortable in her care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2024
Dr. Gormley has a very calming approach to what could be a potentially stressful procedure
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
Very kind & caring & knowledgeable!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
She's very clear and accommodating.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
Comprehensive, excellent assessment and pragmatic approach to executing best practices.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2024
Dr Gormley is exceptional. She is extremely knowledgeable, a clear communicator, has a great personality and yet can stay on track seamlessly. If you can find more physicians with her natural gifts and skill, hire them now!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
Dr Gormley was thorough, with explanation of care to my eyes and the need of supplies. She explained and made appointments for me to follow up with care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
She's the best. Make sure you give her a raise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2024
Dr. Lauren Gormley is an excellent doctor. She's very friendly, patient& calm. She doesn't rush me to get out. She takes the time to explain any and everything I may question. I think she's awesome .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2024
Dr Gormley is the absolute best for her specialty.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2024
The doctor is the most professional and efficient eye doctor I have seen at Wilmer. I hope she is my doctor next year
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
Patient, knowledgable, compassionate, thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
Very good no issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
Dr. Gormley was very thorough in her exam and provided excellent feedback about my dry eyes. She is always concerned and very helpful in providing suggestions to help maintain my routine care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
She shows concern &care....that matters to ME!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Dr. Gormley is an excellent provider. She has helped me immensely with my vision and my lid care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Very thorough and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2024
She is very thorough and professional and seems to care a lot about my eye health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2024
Dr Gormley provided excellent care and was very thorough in her explanation and follow-up care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2024
She was very thorough and detailed and explained everything so I understood the plan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2024
Very nice and very professional and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2024
Very professional and listened to my concerns. Had a great disposition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
First time with Dr. Gormley. Excellent Optometrist. Very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Excellent results, my vision was tremendously improved after procedure
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
She was very thorough and explained information well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
She was great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
Extremely professional.Very friendly.Explained everything very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2024
Was very professional and thorough with the exam.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
Professional; answered questions; efficient with time
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
She was excellent & made the appointment very comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2024
I wish everyone of my doctors had all the qualities of Dr. Gormley. She is exceptional in every area of care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2024
Excellent care, listened to my issues, problem solved with me to find a solution for my individual medical issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
Outstanding Skill Level
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
Dr. Gormley is consistently up to date on my situation and offers excellent advice and care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2024
Dr. Gormley performed an an excellent exam and discovered other issues and quickly developed and executed an immediate plan to correct the issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
Very good,nice and polite
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
She's terrific-
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
Professional, welcoming, positive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2024
I feel very comfortable with Dr. Gormley's knowledge and expertise. She explains things about my care thoroughly and answers all of my questions. I travel an hour and a half to see her and will continue to do so because of her expertise and level of care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2024
Dr Gormley is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
Engaging, Concise, and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
The provider was good, not seen on time. Not informed of delays