Ijeoma Asota, MD

Education and Medical Training

Dr. Ijeoma Asota earned her Bachelor of Science in microbiology with a minor in chemistry from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She received her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison. Driven by a strong interest in research, she completed a post-doctorate cornea research fellowship at Emory University’s Department of Ophthalmology, where her contributions to corneal crosslinking supported FDA approval for keratoconus treatment trials. She completed her ophthalmology residency at the University of Arizona in Tucson and fellowship training at the prestigious Gavin Herbert Eye Institute at the University of California, Irvine. There, she focused on diseases and surgery of the cornea and anterior segment, advanced cataract techniques, and refractive surgery.

Clinical Expertise

Dr. Asota is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery, including laser-assisted techniques. She is experienced with premium intraocular lenses such as Light-Adjustable Lenses (LAL), toric, multifocal, and extended-range IOLs. She also preforms corneal refractive surgery (LASIK, PRK); Implantable Collamer Lenses (ICLs); corneal crosslinking; corneal transplantation; and anterior segment reconstruction.

Professional Contributions and Recognition

Throughout her academic and clinical career, Dr. Asota has received multiple awards for academic excellence, leadership, and outstanding patient care. She has authored several peer-reviewed publications, contributed to resident training, and presented her work at national conferences. Dr. Asota also maintains an active role in community outreach and global health initiatives. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the Cornea Society.

Personal Interests

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Asota enjoys spending quality time with her husband and children. Her hobbies include photography, crochet, hiking, and traveling.