Dr. Lawrence C Wei M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1001 E 2nd St Coudersport PA, 16915About
Dr. Lawrence Wei is an ophthalmologist practicing in Coudersport, PA. Dr. Wei specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wei can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Wei can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1975
New York University School of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Noradrenergic neurons expressing substance P receptor (NK1) in the locus coeruleus complex: a double immunofluorescence study in the rat.
- Retinal dopaminergic neurons (A17) expressing neuromedin K receptor (NK(3)): a double immunocytochemical study in the rat.
- Cholinergic neurons expressing neuromedin K receptor (NK3) in the basal forebrain of the rat: a double immunofluorescence study.
- Cholinergic neurons expressing substance P receptor (NK(1)) in the basal forebrain of the rat: a double immunocytochemical study.
- Differential expression of AMPA receptor subunits in dopamine neurons of the rat brain: a double immunocytochemical study.
- Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in morning glory syndrome pathogenesis and treatment.
- Potential application of induced pluripotent stem cells in cell replacement therapy for Parkinson's disease.
- Rectal inflation reduction of intussusception in infants.
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
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