Richard W. Yee MD
Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery
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5555 West Loop S Ste 260Bellaire, TX 77401
Phone+1 832-289-2020
Fax+1 713-456-2086
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Summary
- Dr. Richard Yee is an experienced ophthalmologist based in Bellaire, TX, with subspecialties in Cataract, Cornea & External Disease, and Refractive Surgery. He is an alumnus of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, and is an internationally known dry eye expert. He also has expertise in corneal issues, as well as refractive (LASEK) and cataract surgeries. Dr. Yee has contributed to various publications in the field, with one work being cited as many as 529 times. He continues to play an instrumental role in clinical trials focusing on dry eye disease, and has received notable recognition such as Fellow (FAAO) from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and being named a Super Doctor by SuperDoctors.com.
Education & Training
Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated HospitalsFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 1983- Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated HospitalsResidency, Ophthalmology, 1984 - 1985
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Ophthalmology, 1981 - 1983
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston)Residency, Ophthalmology, 1980 - 1981
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical SchoolInternship, Transitional Year, 1979 - 1980- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioClass of 1979
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 1979 - 2027
OK State Medical License 2020 - 2021
WI State Medical License 1983 - 1987
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
- Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology
Clinical Trials
- The Effects and Safety of 5% Lifitegrast Ophthalmic Solution in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease in Ocular Graft-versus-Host Disease Start of enrollment: 2022 Oct 22
- The Effects and Safety of Topical Spironolactone Ophthalmic Solution, 0.005 mg/cc in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease Start of enrollment: 2023 Aug 01
Roles: Contact, Sponsor-Investigator
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Mineralocorticoid receptor expression and the effects of the mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist spironolactone in a murine model of graft-versus-host disease.Shinri Sato, Yoko Ogawa, Calvin W Wong, Harrison L Le, Richard W Yee
The Ocular Surface. 2024-10-01 - Effects and Safety of 5% Lifitegrast Ophthalmic Solution in Patients With Dry Eye Disease Associated With Ocular Graft-Versus-Host Disease.Calvin W Wong, Harrison L Le, Dan S Gombos, Richard W Yee
Cureus. 2024-08-01 - Changes in preoperative corneal measurements following same-day intraocular pressure testing with rebound tonometry.Kenneth A Beckman, Jodi Luchs, Mark S. Milner, Richard W Yee
Therapeutic Advances in Ophthalmology. 2020-01-22
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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