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Weiye Li MD, PhD

Weiye Li MD, PhD

Professor Emeritus of Ophthalmology, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Physician, Drexel Eye Physicians, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Dr. 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:

  1. Factors Associated With Early Hydroxychloroquine-Induced Retinal Toxicity in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
  2. Outcomes of Pedicle Transposition Flap, Inverted Flap, Free Flap, and Standard Peel Techniques for Managing Large Full-Thickness Macular Holes
  3. Utility of Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Treatment in Patients With Neovascular AMD and Poor Visual Acuity
  4. Incidence and Progression of Diabetic Retinopathy After Cataract Surgery
  5. Risk Factors for Worsening Morphology and Visual Acuity in Eyes With Adult-Onset Foveomacular Vitelliform Dystrophy
  6. Association Between Melatonin Use and the Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
  7. Progression to Pars Plana Vitrectomy in Patients With Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
  8. OCT Features in Fovea-Off Exudative vs Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
  9. Utility of Inverted ILM Flap Coverage With Autologous Blood After Air–Fluid Exchange for Extensive Macular Hole Retinal Detachment in Highly Myopic Eyes
  10. Flare Levels After Intravitreal Injection of Brolucizumab for Diabetic Macular Edema

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