Christina Weng

Christina Weng, MD, MBA

Professor & Alice R. McPherson Retina Research Foundation Chair in Ophthalmology

(713) 798-6100

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Positions

Professor & Alice R. McPherson Retina Research Foundation Chair in Ophthalmology: ��Ƶ of Medicine

Staff Physician/Professor: Ben Taub General Hospital

Addresses

Jamail Specialty Care Center - Alkek Eye Center (Clinic): 1977 Butler Blvd.
3rd Floor
Houston, TX, 77030
United States
Phone: (713) 798-6100

Jamail Specialty Care Center - Alkek Eye Center (Office): 1977 Butler Blvd.
3rd Floor
Houston, TX, 77030
United States
Phone: (713) 798-6100

Education

Fellowship at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-University of Miami: Miami, Florida

Residency at Johns Hopkins University-Wilmer Eye Institute: Baltimore, MD

MD from University of Michigan Medical School: Ann Arbor, MI

MBA from University of Michigan Ross School of Business: Ann Arbor, MI

BA from Northwestern University: Evanston, IL

Certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology

Alpha Omega Alpha

Texas Medical Board

Professional Interests

Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery
Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Vein Occlusion
Epiretinal Membrane
Macular Hole
Floaters
Retina
Central Serous Retinopathy
Macular Edema

Professional Statement

My work focuses on analyzing and improving the quality of clinical and surgical care in the field of retinal diseases. I am passionate about improving the quality of life for my patients by preserving and restoring their vision, but am also very interested in treating people on a larger scale. One way of doing so is by evaluating treatment outcomes across populations, and then identifying factors that contribute to excellent outcomes. I also specialize in the medical and surgical management of complex conditions including retinal detachment, epiretinal membrane, floaters, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.

Websites

Baylor Ophthalmology

Selected Publications

Weng, C.Y., Gregori, N.Z., Moysidis, S.N., Shi, W., Smiddy, W.E., Flynn, Jr., H.W.. " Visual and Anatomic Outcomes of Macular Epiretinal Membrane Peeling After Previous Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment Repair. " RETINA. ;
Weng, C.Y., Harbour, J.W.. " 38 Year-Old Female Presenting with Serous Macular Detachment Following a Systemic Corticosteroid Injection. " JAMA Ophthalmology. ;
Weng, C.Y., Parke III, D.W., Walter, S.D., Isom, R.F., Chang, J.S., Flynn, Jr., H.W.. " Candida glabrata Endophthalmitis Transmitted From Graft to Host After Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty. " JAMA Ophthalmology. ;
Weng, C.Y., Flynn, Jr., H.W.. " Retinal Imaging in Peri-Macular Degenerative Retinoschisis. " Ophthalmic Surgery, Laser and Imaging-Retina. ;
Weng, C.Y., Fortun, J.A., Carvounis, P.E., Albini, T.A.. " Ocriplasmin & Its Role in the Management of Vitreoretinal Interface Disorders. " International Ophthalmology Clinics. ;
Weng, C.Y., Kothary, P.C., Verkade, A.J., Reed, D.M., Del Monte, M.A.. " MAP kinase pathway is involved in IGF-1-stimulated proliferation of human retinal pigment epithelial cells (hRPE). " Current Eye Research. ;
Weng, C.Y., Berrocal, A.M.. " Traumatic Macular Holes in the Pediatric and Adolescent Populations. " Retinal Physician. ;
Kothary, P.C., Badhwar, J., Weng, C., Del Monte, M.A.. " Impaired Intracellular Signaling May Allow Up-Regulation of CTGF-Synthesis and Secondary Peri-Retinal Fibrosis in Human Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells from Patients with Age-Related Macular Degeneration. " Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. ;

Memberships

American Academy of Ophthalmology

American Society of Retina Specialists

Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

Houston Ophthalmological Society

American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives

Alpha Omega Alpha

Skills

Repair of retinal detachment: A retinal detachment is when the retina is separated from its proper position, and can be potentially blinding if not treated urgently.

Treatment of macular edema: Macular edema is swelling of the retina and can occur due to diabetes, retinal vein occlusion, previous eye surgery, amongst other reasons. It is visually-threatening, but often can be treated.

Management of macular degeneration: Macular degeneration occurs commonly in patients over the age of 50, and is a leading cause of vision loss in the world. Fortunately, there has been significant progress in treatment options.

Management of diabetic retinopathy: Diabetic retinopathy can occur in anybody who has diabetes (high blood sugar). In its earliest form, the patient may not know that he/she has it. Therefore, it is critical that patients are evaluated annually to screen for this disease. When discovered early, blindness is largely preventable.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Taiwanese, Spanish

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