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Lauren Noel Watson

Lauren Noel Watson, OD, MPH

Optometry

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Child 3-12
  • Adolescent 13-17
  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About

Primary Academic Title

Instructor in Ophthalmology

Johns Hopkins Clinician

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Background

Lauren Watson, O.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.O., Dipl. ABO, is a compassionate and relatable optometrist who provides comprehensive and urgent eye care, with a passion for ocular disease and community health. She sees patients at Wilmer’s Odenton, Maryland, location. An instructor of ophthalmology, Dr. Watson earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Maryland and graduated summa cum laude from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. She also holds a master’s degree in public health from the University of Memphis, and completed residency training in ocular disease/community health at a community health center outside of Boston.

In her free time, Dr. Watson loves watching documentaries, reading and watching Ravens football either on TV or in person at the stadium (don’t worry, she doesn’t judge if you’re a Washington fan!). She also spends her evenings tutoring optometry students who are taking their national board examinations.

Memberships

  • American Academy of Optometry
  • American Board of Optometry

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Health Care Center - Odenton

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Lynn Community Health Center, Optometry, 2022
  • Graduate School: The University of Memphis, Public Health, MPH, 2022
  • Graduate School: Southern College of Optometry, Optometry, OD, 2021

Board Certifications

  • Optometry: American Board of Optometry, 2023

Insurance

Search plans
  • First Health
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthSmart/Accel
  • MultiPlan
  • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
  • Point Comfort Underwriters
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

Reviews

4.9 of 5 stars

118 Ratings, 25 Reviews

The Patient Rating is an average of patient responses to care provider questions on the Press Ganey Medical Practice Survey. Responses are measured on a 5-star scale, with 5 stars representing the highest rating. Patient comments are also collected through the Press Ganey Medical Practice Survey and are displayed in their entirety. To protect patient privacy and confidentiality, all comments are de-identified before publication.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2026

    This is a good place to go for services, the environment is very neat and clean, staffers are doing their work accordingly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/18/2026

    I have decided to come there for my eye exams from now on.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/18/2026

    Dr Watson is a GREAT listener and very collaborative!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2026

    My normal Physician, [staff], was not in the office so I was able to get an urgent appointment with Dr. Watson. She did a terrific job evaluating the changes in my eye, and explaining them in easily understandable terms. I greatly appreciate Dr. Watson's efforts to ease my concerns over the changes in my eye.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2026

    This was my 1st visit with Dr Watson. She was excellent. She listened attentively and explained my problems and what my treatment options are in an easy to understand way. I really appreciate that! She consulted with [staff] before [staff] left the office and called me to report what [staff] had advised before I was even all the way home from the appointment. I appreciate her thoroughness. I will gladly recommend her to others, She is a great addition to the Wilmer Team in Odenton!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2026

    Fantastic provider. Felt like I was discussing issue with a concerned and trained friend.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/14/2026

    Dr. Watson was very attentive, friendly, and respectful. She answered all of my questions and concerns. I will definitely recommend my friends and family to see her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/14/2026

    Lauren Watson was amazing. She had a great personality and gave a thorough examination.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2026

    DR Watson took time to explain the procedure, and answered my questions in detail.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2026

    As stated, Dr. Watson is an excellent health care professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2026

    Very good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2026

    The provider herself was excellent - professional, compassionate, knowledgeable, personable, andthoroug. This is the first time I have seen her because my previous provider, [staff], has gone to a different office.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2026

    Very kind and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2026

    This doctor was very kind, caring & compassionate. I had very high anxiety regarding this appointment. The doctor took her time. She never rushed me. By the time we were done with the appointment my anxiety level was so much better. I definitely recommend this doctor and practice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/23/2026

    Dr Watson was wonderful. Exampled things and plans to take care of things so I could understand. Instructions were provided in print as well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2026

    Best ophthalmologist I have ever been to. Great personality & very knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/10/2026

    Dr. Watson is very knowledgeable in her field of study. She makes things very easy for her patients to understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2026

    It was an emergency appointment, but she treated me as if I were one of her regular patients. Her exam was thorough, and I left there feeling well cared for and at peace with my diagnosis.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2026

    Excellent communicator, explained things easy enough for me to understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2026

    Dr Watson was courteous, professional and patient. She took the time to address all my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/27/2026

    Dr. Watson was very thorough. She sought to understand my issues and then worked to identify the probable cause

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/26/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2026

    She educated me during my visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/19/2026

    Very professional and attentive