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:
- Impact of Cataract Surgery on the Visual Acuity and Disease Activity in Patients With Neovascular AMD
- Angiographic Biomarkers Significantly Predict Treatment Response to Intravitreal Aflibercept in Patients With Diabetic Macular Edema
- Outcomes of Faricimab Loading Therapy in Patients With Wet AMD in Japan
- Systemic Adverse Events Among Patients With Diabetes Treated With Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Injections
- Functional and Vascular Layer Outcomes of Laser Photocoagulation vs Subthreshold Micropulse Laser in Patients With Diabetic Macular Edema
- Incidence of Epiretinal Membrane Formation After Pars Plana Vitrectomy for Giant Retinal Tear–Associated Retinal Detachment
- Characteristics on Imaging That Predispose Patients to Persistent Subretinal Fluid After Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment Repair
- Update on Clinical Development of Novel Oral Medications for Retinal Diseases
- Outcomes of Pars Plana Vitrectomy vs Pneumatic Displacement in Patients With Submacular Hemorrhage Secondary to Neovascular AMD
- Association of Hyperreflective Foci With Disease Severity and Functional Impairment in Patients With AMD