Dr. Omofolasade Kosoko-Lasaki

OphthalmologyGlaucoma Specialist

Location

601 N 30Th St Ste 3700
Omaha, NE 68131

Areas of Expertise

Vitamin A Deficiency
Blindness Prevention
Eye Trauma
Refractive Errors
Conjunctival Cancer
Eye Health Screenings
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About Me

Dr. Kosoko-Lasaki is an ophthalmologist who specializes in glaucoma and blindness prevention. She brings a public health perspective to her patient care, with a focus on community-based eye health and reducing health disparities. Her clinical work includes diagnosing and treating glaucoma, performing eye screenings, and addressing vision loss related to Vitamin A deficiency.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Kosoko-Lasaki is actively involved in community outreach, leading health fairs and screenings in Nebraska and beyond. She has conducted extensive research on glaucoma prevalence among diverse populations and is committed to culturally competent care.

Dr. Kosoko-Lasaki also serves as a professor at Creighton University School of Medicine, where she mentors students and advances health equity initiatives.

Awards & Honors

  • The Kingfisher Award

    President of Creighton University

  • Community Healer Award

    Malcolm X Memorial Foundation

  • Drum Major Award in the Area of Accountability

    Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Metropolitan Omaha

Publications & Press

  • Neighborhood characteristics and effects on physical activity in an urban minority community–application of Health Belief Model

    International Journal of Health Promotion and Education2020
  • Glaucoma Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment

    Presentation to PA Students, Creighton University2019
  • Maintaining the Target Intraocular Pressure: African American Glaucoma Specialist

    Book2005

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
NE
License Numbers
21440