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:
- Influence of Preoperative Posturing on Subfoveal Fluid Height in Patients With Macula-Off Retinal Detachments
- Predictors of Response to a Lapse in Anti-VEGF Treatment in Patients With Macular Edema Secondary to Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Real-World Outcomes of Photodynamic Therapy in Patients With Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
- Surgery vs Pneumatic Displacement in Combination With Tissue Plasminogen Activator and Antiangiogenic Agents in Patients With Submacular Hemorrhage Secondary to nAMD
- Morphologic Analysis of the Foveal Avascular Zone for Prediction of Postoperative Visual Acuity in Patients With Advanced Idiopathic Epiretinal Membrane
- Outcomes of Intentionally Suspending Treatment in Patients With Advanced Neovascular AMD
- Changes in Choriocapillaris Structure Occurring in Patients With Idiopathic Macular Hole Before and After Vitrectomy
- Risk Factors for Surgery or Blindness in Eyes With Neovascular Glaucoma Treated With Anti-VEGF Injections by a Retina Specialist
- Family History of AMD and Genetics Predict Progression to Advanced AMD, Adjusting for Macular Status, Demographics, and Lifestyle Factors
- Shovel and Cut Technique Using Beveled Vitrectomy Probes to Address Diabetic Tractional Retinal Detachments