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:
- Evidence-Based Guidelines for Management of Diabetic Macular Edema
- Extended VEGF Suppression With Brolucizumab
- Fovea-Sparing vs Complete Internal Limiting Membrane Peeling in Vitrectomy for the Treatment of Macular Holes
- Prevalence and Risk Factors for Outer Retinal Layer Damage After Macula-Off Retinal Detachment
- Real-World 10-Year Experiences With Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Treatment for Neovascular AMD
- Bilateral Simultaneous Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
- Atrophy of the Central Neuroretina in Patients Treated for Diabetic Macular Edema
- Use of Ocriplasmin in Clinical Practice
- Risk Factors for Incident Central Serous Retinopathy
- Loss of Peak Vision in Retinal Vein Occlusion Patients Treated for Macular Edema