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:
- Endovascular Cannulation With a Microneedle for Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Treating Nonclearing Vitreous Hemorrhage
- Improvement in Retinal Hemorrhage and Stabilization of Active Neovascularization After DEX Implant
- Use of Dyes in Retinal Surgery
- Optical Density of Macular Pigment Is Age Related
- A Retrospective Look at Macular Pseudoholes Finds Distinctions
- Argus II System, Used With Long-Term Function, Represents Significant Progress in Evolution of Artificial Sight
- MY APPROACH to Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration