Lee Wiley, MD

Biography

Dr. Lee A. Wiley is a fellowship-trained cornea specialist and cataract surgeon who specializes in traditional and laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS), cornea and cornea transplants, external disease, and refractive eye surgery including LASIK.

A native of Morgantown, WV by way of Pittsburg, Dr. Wiley received his Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry from West Virginia University with a minor in Italian Studies. His Internship in internal medicine was at West Virginia University Hospitals. His ophthalmology residency was at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center with affiliations at the Cincinnati Eye Institute, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, and the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. Dr. Wiley's love of ophthalmology comes from a desire to help all patients experience results in a field that is constantly advancing, specifically in refractive error treatment and LASIK.

Dr. Wiley served as chief resident from 2018-2019 and later completed his fellowship in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. He chose CEENTA and the Charlotte region to work with renowned physicians and to experience the recreation activities available in the Queen City.

Dr. Wiley has been published in medical literature and has given numerous local, regional, and national lectures on corneal disease and surgical techniques.

*To view Dr. Wiley's media appearances, click on the three lines near the top right of the YouTube player.

Dr. Wiley has served on two international surgical mission trips in Central America affiliated with the Lions Club and Restore Sight, Inc. He served those in need in San Miguel, El Salvador; and Comayagua, Honduras; with an emphasis in treating cataract and pterygium. In addition, he has received LASIK surgery to maneuver in and out of the office without the need for glasses.

In college, Dr. Wiley was captain of the WVU Club Lacrosse team and a nationally competitive snowboarder. Today, in his free time, Dr. Wiley enjoys cycling, snowboarding, camping, and spending time with family and friends at Charlotte FC matches.

Dr. Wiley practices in our Pineville (10405 Centrum Parkway, Pineville, NC) and Steele Creek (13532 Steelecroft Parkway, Charlotte, NC) offices. To make an appointment with him, schedule online or through myCEENTAchart.

Education & Fellowship

Undergraduate
Bachelor of the Arts: Biochemistry, Summa Cum Laude, Minor: Italian Studies, Honors College and Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, West Virginia University 2007-2011

Doctorate
Doctor of Medicine, West Virginia University School of Medicine, 2011-2015

Internship
Transitional Year Residency Program, West Virginia University, 2015-2016

Residency
Ophthalmology, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, 2016-2019
Affiliated with Cincinnati Eye Institute, Cincinnati VA Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Fellowship
Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cole Eye Institute, 2019-2020

Associations & Memberships

Admissions committee member - University of Cincinnati Ophthalmology Residency Program, 2017

American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 2017-Present

American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2016-Present
Advocacy Ambassador – Sponsored by the Ohio Ophthalmological Society, 2017

Phi Beta Kappa Society – Alpha Chapter of West Virginia University, 2011-Present
North Carolina Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Board Member

Featured Procedures

Refractive Cataract Surgery including multifocal and toric lenses for those desiring independence from glasses

Laser Vision Correction including state-of-the-art bladeless femtosecond LASIK and PRK

Corneal Transplantation and partial thickness corneal transplantation (DSAEK and DMEK).

Pterygium removal

Awards

-UC Ophthalmology Best Resident Research Presentation, 06/2019

-Pompano Beach Fire Rescue Commendation Award, "In recognition of the heroic actions to save the life an entrapped victim without regard to his own safety," 2008
-Charlotte Magazine Top Doctors, 2023-2025

Community Involvement

Dr. Wiley discusses corneal transplants on The Daily Two.

Testimonials

Research

Wiley, Lee A., Randleman, J. Bradley. Topography-Guided Custom Ablation Photorefractive Keratectomy Treatment of Irregular Astigmatism Resulting from Decentered Smile. Journal of Refractive Surgery. 2020;36(11):766-771

Wiley L, Bridge DR, Wiley LA, Odom JV, Elliott T, Olson JC. Bacterial Biofilm Diversity in Contact Lens-Related Disease: Emerging Role of Achromobacter, Stenotrophomonas and Delftia. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 2012, Jun 22:53(7):3896-905

Wiley LA. Granulomatous Immune Response to Acanthamoeba Keratitis. Cleveland Clinic Department of Ophthalmology Lecture, March 4, 2020.

Wiley LA. Topography guided PRK after SMILE. Cleveland Clinic Department of Ophthalmology Lecture, November 27, 2019 and CEENTA OD Grand Rounds February 29, 2020.

Wiley LA, Bruce C. International Cataract Surgery, A Short-Term Missions Perspective in Central America: Technical and Logistical Considerations, and Case Reports. University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology Lecture, Cincinnati, OH, May 8, 2019.

Wiley LA, Pierson K, Holland EJ. Refractive Outcomes and Higher Order Aberrations after Nano-Thin Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (NT-DSAEK) Vs. Descemet Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK). Paper Presentation, ASCRS - San Diego California. May 6, 2019, and UC Dept. of Ophthalmology Annual Research Symposium May 11, 2019

Kurji K, Wiley LA, Cheung A, Sarnicola E, Eslani M, Patel S, Govil A, Holland EJ. Incidence and Severity of Glaucoma Drainage devices and Ocular Surface Stem Cell Transplantation. Paper Presentation, ASCRS – Washington, DC. April 16, 2018

Correa Z, Dixon S, Manry M, Motley WW, Wiley LA. Mid-Year Forum 2017 Update. University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds – Sponsored by the Ohio Ophthalmological Society.

Wiley, LA. An Unusual case of Lamellar Keratitis after Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK). University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds Lecture, Cincinnati, OH, September 27, 2017

Wiley, LA. Pathologic Perspective on a Misdiagnosed Case of Sebaceous Cell Carcinoma. University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology Lecture, February 15, 2017

Fish S, Wiley LA, Nour Aly, Cho R, Cook S, Flannery J, Gwynne M, Narendra D, Patel K. Transparent Access to Linked “K” aregivers (T.A.L.K.) Initiative. WVU GME Week 4th Annual Quality Improvement Fair – People’s Choice Best Poster. May 25, 2016.

Wiley LA, Whittington A, Realini A. Clinical Relevance of the Expanded Brief Health Literacy Survey in an Outpatient Glaucoma Setting. WVU Annual E.J. Van Liere Memorial Convocation and HSC Research Day. Morgantown, WV. March 4, 2016

Wiley LA, Lempert NL. Repeated Computed Tomographic Scans in Transferred Trauma Patients: Utility of Internet-Based Image Archiving Software. WVU Dept. of Orthopaedics Resident Research Symposium. Morgantown, WV. May 16, 2014

Wiley LA, Groat C. A Series of Ocular Trauma Cases Caused by Industrial Materials under High Pressure. WVU Annual E.J.Van Liere Memorial Convocation and HSC Research Day. Morgantown, WV February 28, 2014

Wiley L, McAllister M, Wiley LA, Elliott T, Bridge D, Odom JV, Olson J. Biofilm Bacterial Diversity: Association with Disease Severity in Contact Lens Related Keratitis. The Association for Research and Vision in Ophthalmology (ARVO) National Conference. Fort Lauderdale, FL. May 5, 2011