Jennifer Yeong-Hua Li, M.D.
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Cornea and External Disease
Cataract - Refractive Surgery
Department
Title
- Director, Cornea and External Disease Service
- Professor, Department of Ophthalmology
Reviews
Lawrence J. Ellison Ambulatory Care Center
4860 Y St., Suite 2400
Sacramento, CA 95817
Driving Directions
Primary Phone:
916-734-6602
Cadillac Drive Facility
77 Cadillac Dr., Suites 101 & 120
Sacramento, CA 95825
Driving Directions
Primary Phone:
916-734-6650
Additional Phone Numbers
Clinic Phone: 916-734-4642
Clinic Fax: 916-734-6992
Physician Referrals: 800-4-UCDAVIS (800-482-3284)
Philosophy of Care
I am committed to providing the best possible care for my patients through a genuine partnership with my patients and their families. I strive to provide for you the information you need to make informed decisions regarding your care. I know how important your vision is to you, and we will work together help maintain your eye health. Ultimately, I am here to help you to the best of my ability, to work with you to meet your needs, and to walk with you every step of the way.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Li is an ophthalmologist who specializes in diseases of the cornea and anterior segment and is the current director of the Cornea and External Disease Service at UC Davis. In addition to cataract and refractive surgery, she has a special interest in corneal transplantation and anterior segment reconstruction procedures (e.g. intraocular lens exchange, secondary intraocular lens surgery, iris repair). She is considered an expert in the field of newer selective corneal transplantation techniques such as endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK, DMEK, DSO) and deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK).
Research/Academic Interests
Dr. Li is nationally and internationally renown for her work in eye banking and corneal transplantation. She is the current Chair of the Medical Advisory Board of the Eye Bank Association of America and the Chair-Elect for the organization. She is the recipient of the 2021 R. Townley Paton Award, the Eye Bank Association of America's highest honor for corneal physicians given in recognition of their outstanding contributions to eye banking. Additionally, Dr. Li is known as an educator and is actively involved in resident and fellow education both at a UC Davis and on a national level.
Division
Cornea and External Disease, Refractive Surgery and Uveitis
Education
M.D., Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX 2005
B.S., Yale University, New Haven CT 2001
Internship: Transitional Year, Georgetown University/NOVA Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church VA 2005-2006
Residency
Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX 2006-2009
Fellowships
Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery, UC Davis, Sacramento CA 2009-2010
Board Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology,
Professional Memberships
ALTA Sacramento Ophthalmology Society
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
California Association of Eye Physicians and Surgeon
Cornea Society
Eye Bank Association of America
Pan American Association of Ophthalmology
Honors and Awards
R. Townley Paton Award, Eye Bank Association of America, 2021
Best Surgical Teaching Award, UC Davis Eye Center, 2018
Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2014
Best Poster Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, 2011
UC Davis School of Medicine Alumni Association's Clinical Fellow Professionalism Award, 2010
Everett Goar Research Award - 2nd place, 2008
AMO Resident Writer's Award - 2nd place, 2008
Select Recent Publications
AlMutlak M, Li JY, Bin Helayel H, Fairaq R. The Future of Corneal Donation and Transplantation; Insights from Covid-19 Pandemic. Cornea. 2020 Aug 19:10.1097/ICO.0000000000002538. [published online ahead of print, 2020 Aug 19] doi:10.1097/ICO.0000000000002538. PMID:32826649.
Ling JJ, Kyrillos R, Burckart KA, Aldrich BT, Skeie JM, Schmidt GA, Conwell CC, Ramirez T, Reed CR, Zimmerman MB, Greiner MA, Li JY. Optimizing visualization of DMEK tissue: assessing the impact of trypan blue exposure on stain duration and corneal endothelial cell function. Cornea. 2020 Jul 27. doi:10.1097/ICO.0000000000002440. Epub ahead of print. PMID:32732698.
Miyagi H, Kim S, Li J, Murphy CJ, Thomasy SM. Topical Rho-Associated Kinase Inhibitor, Y27632, Accelerates Corneal Endothelial Regeneration in a Canine Cryoinjury Model. Cornea. 2019 Mar;38(3):352-359. doi:10.1097/ICO.0000000000001823. PMID:30516555.
Farbman NH, Y Li J, Ling J, Conwell C, Ramirez T. A Simple 60-Second Swelling Technique for More Consistent Ultrathin DSAEK Graft Preparation. Cornea. 2019 Oct;38(10):1209-1214. doi:10.1097/ICO.0000000000002048. PMID:31299668.
Deng SX, Lee WB, Hammersmith KM, Kuo AN, Li JY, Shen JF, Weikert MP, Shtein RM. Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty: Safety and Outcomes: A Report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Ophthalmology. 2018 Feb;125(2):295-310. doi:10.1016/j.ophtha.2017.08.015. Epub 2017 Sep 15. PMID:28923499.
Horikawa T, Thomasy SM, Stanley AA, Calderon AS, Li J, Linton LL, Murphy CJ. Superficial Keratectomy and Conjunctival Advancement Hood Flap (SKCAHF) for the Management of Bullous Keratopathy: Validation in Dogs With Spontaneous Disease. Cornea. 2016 Oct;35(10):1295-304. doi:10.1097/ICO.0000000000000966. PMID:27538190.
Thomasy SM, Cortes DE, Hoehn AL, Calderon AC, Li JY, Murphy CJ. In Vivo Imaging of Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy in Boston Terriers: A Spontaneous, Canine Model for Fuchs' Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2016 Jul 1;57(9):OCT495-503. doi:10.1167/iovs.15-18885. PMID:27454658.
Li JY. Donors with melanoma history: the risk of ocular tissue recipients. International Journal Eye Banking. 2016 March;4(1):1-4.
Choulakian MY, Li JY, Ramos S, Mannis MJ. Single-Pass Microkeratome System for Eye Bank DSAEK Tissue Preparation: Is Stromal Bed Thickness Predictable and Reproducible? Cornea. 2016 Jan;35(1):95-9. doi:10.1097/ICO.0000000000000675. PMID:26555583.
Li JY, Terry MA, Goshe J, Davis-Boozer D, Shamie N. Three-year visual acuity outcomes after Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty. Ophthalmology. 2012 Jun;119(6):1126-9. doi:10.1016/j.ophtha.2011.12.037. Epub 2012 Feb 25. PMID:22364863.