Weiye Li MD, PhD
Professor Emeritus of Ophthalmology, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Physician, Drexel Eye Physicians, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaDr. Weiye Li is an Emeritus Professor of Ophthalmology at Drexel University College of Medicine. He served as the Director of both Ophthalmic Research and Retina Services at Drexel.
Dr. Weiye Li received his medical degree from the Second Medical College of Beijing, China, and received his doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He completed a fellowship in retina vitreous diseases at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Upland, Pennsylvania. Dr. Li was previously Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, one of the most competitive and internationally respected medical colleges in the People's Republic of China.
Dr. Li’s basic and clinical research focuses on diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration He is widely published in the field of ophthalmology and has earned many honors and awards for his research. He is also active in many organizations, including the Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.
Recent Contributions to PracticeUpdate:
- Outcomes After Switching Eyes That Were Stable on Aflibercept to Ranibizumab vs Continuing Aflibercept in Patients With Neovascular AMD
- Association of Peripheral Lesions on UWF Imaging and the Risk of DR Worsening
- Idiopathic Epiretinal Membranes: Postoperative Changes in Morphology
- Early Detection of Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium–Associated Maculopathy Using OCT-A and Choriocapillaris Flow Deficit Analysis
- Refractory Full-Thickness Macular Hole: Current Surgical Management
- Aflibercept for Retinal Nonperfusion in Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
- Primary Vitrectomy or Intravitreal Antibiotics Followed by Early Vitrectomy for Acute Endophthalmitis
- ERM Fragments May Cause Recurrent Membranes After ERM Peeling
- Outcomes of Adalimumab Therapy in Refractory Punctate Inner Choroidopathy and Multifocal Choroiditis
- Association Between Retinal Layer Thickness and Cognitive Decline in Older Adults