Asim Piracha, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Commonwealth Eye Surgery in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Piracha is a native of West Virginia where he graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine. He was Senior Chief Resident of Ophthalmology during his residency program at the University of Kentucky. He continued his education with a fellowship at the University of Minnesota where he specialized in cornea, refractive and anterior segment surgery.
Asim Piracha, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Commonwealth Eye Surgery in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Piracha is a native of West Virginia where he graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine. He was Senior Chief Resident of Ophthalmology during his residency program at the University of Kentucky. He continued his education with a fellowship at the University of Minnesota where he specialized in cornea, refractive and anterior segment surgery.
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Excellent results!
(4 days ago)
Jan-2026
Experience was good. No problems
(4 days ago)
Jan-2026
Wonderful! Had full confidence in his surgical expertise.. traveled to Lexington specifically for Dr Piracha to complete my cataract surgery- Commonwealth team A+ . Appreciated Dr Smith’s guidance and explanation. Comforting to know Dr. Piracha was in charge! Thank you for the amazing consultation and the results.
(4 days ago)
Jan-2026
Made me feel comfortable
(4 days ago)
Jan-2026
Great!
(4 days ago)
Jan-2026
He done a good job
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
He's very professional. He interacts well with his staff
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
I can see clearly again! Thank you
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Amazing surgeon. Exceeded all of my hopes on how my eye would turn out. Highly highly recommend?
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Great as and wonderful doctor. My eyes were given me so much trouble and thank you to this man that did my two surgeries back to back I feel like a new person. Thank you sir for giving eyes back to me.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
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Commonwealth Eye Clinic
2353 Alexandria Dr #260 Lexington, KY 40504
Asim Piracha, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Commonwealth Eye Surgery in Lexington, Kentucky. He is an associate professor at the University of Kentucky Department of Ophthalmology and University of Louisville’s Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. He continues to advance his profession, and that of others, by frequently lecturing and publishing articles for ophthalmology publications.
Dr. Piracha is a native of West Virginia where he graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine and was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, a national medical honor society. He was Senior Chief Resident of Ophthalmology during his residency program at the University of Kentucky.
Upon completion of his residency program at the University of Kentucky, he continued his education with a fellowship at the University of Minnesota where he specialized in cornea, refractive and anterior segment surgery.
Dr. Piracha is dedicated to his patients and improving their quality of life.
He spends his downtime with his wife and their two children and enjoys playing tennis.
Memberships/Certifications: University of Kentucky Department of Ophthalmology University of Louisville Department of Ophthalmology American Academy of Ophthalmology American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Former President of the American Board of Eye Surgery Founding member of the Refractive Surgery Alliance Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure appointed by the Governor from 2011 to 2015
Excellent results!
Experience was good. No problems
Wonderful! Had full confidence in his surgical expertise.. traveled to Lexington specifically for Dr Piracha to complete my cataract surgery- Commonwealth team A+ . Appreciated Dr Smith’s guidance and explanation. Comforting to know Dr. Piracha was in charge! Thank you for the amazing consultation and the results.
Made me feel comfortable
Great!
He done a good job
He's very professional. He interacts well with his staff
I can see clearly again! Thank you
Amazing surgeon. Exceeded all of my hopes on how my eye would turn out. Highly highly recommend?
Great as and wonderful doctor. My eyes were given me so much trouble and thank you to this man that did my two surgeries back to back I feel like a new person. Thank you sir for giving eyes back to me.