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:
- Effects of Intraretinal Cysts on Postoperative Outcomes
- Wide-Field SS-OCTA of Diabetic Tractional RDs Before and After Surgical Repair
- Stable Visual Function Following Combined Epiretinal and Internal Limiting Membrane Peeling
- PCV Treatment Paradigms
- Intravitreal Aflibercept for Diabetic Macular Oedema in Treatment-Naive Patients in the UK
- Diabetic Macular Edema and Cataract Surgery
- Retinal Detachment After Acute Retinal Necrosis
- Unexplained Visual Loss Post Vitrectomy With Gas for Macula-On Retinal Detachment
- Human Amniotic Membrane Treats Macular Holes That Failed to Close
- Estrogen Exposure Increases Exudative AMD Risk