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:
- Bevacizumab Undetectable in Breast Milk After Long-Term Intravitreal Injections
- Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Loss Is Associated With Albuminuria in Type 2 Diabetes
- Choroidal Thickness After Panretinal Photocoagulation in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
- 2014 Top Stories in Eye Care: Retina
- Long-Term Effects of Ranibizumab on Diabetic Retinopathy
- CAD Severity Is Associated With Early Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Refractory Open-Angle Glaucoma After Nd:YAG Laser Lysis of Vitreous Floaters
- Development of Hemorrhagic Lesions After Treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Outcomes of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration With a Treat and Extend Regimen
- Anti-VEGF Treatment Patterns for Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration