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Thomas Bende

SurnameBende
First nameThomas
NationalityGermany
Present position and titleProf. Dr. rer. nat.
Head of the Foundation for basic research in Ophthalmology
Deputy Head Experimental Ophthalmic Surgery

Business address

Foundation for Basic Research in Ophthalmology
Institute for Ophthalmic Research
University of Tübingen
Schleichstraße 12/1
D-72076 Tübingen,
Germany

Phone: +49 (0)7071 29 83728
E-mail: t.bende[at]deos-tuebingen.de

Academic Education

Year Degree University Field of study
1994 Dr.rer.nat habil University Eye Hospital, Tuebingen Laser Physics
1988-91 med. Phys. Free University of Berlin, Germany Physics
1980-84 Dr.rer. nat. Free University of Berlin, Germany Physics
1976-85 Dipl. Phys. Free University of Berlin, Germany Physics

Professional Experience

Period Institution Position Discipline
Since 2010 Foundation for Basic Research in Oph. Head Ophthalmic Research
Since 2002 University of Tuebingen, Division Experimental Ophthalmic Surgery Professor, Deputy Head Ophthalmic Research
1996-2002 University of Tuebingen, Division Experimental Ophthalmic Surgery Assistant Professor Ophthalmic Research
1990-96 University of Tuebingen, Division Experimental Ophthalmic Surgery Physicist, Researcher Ophthalmic Research
1985-90 University Eye-Clinic, Berlin Physicist, Researcher Ophthalmic Research

Memberships

  • Member of ARVO
  • Member of the ASCRS

Additional information

Referee:

  • Review for Klinische Monatsblätter
  • Review for Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Boards:

  • Member Advisory Board of MATEST, Germany
  • Member Advisory Board of TearScan, USA

Major Publications

  1. V.K Pustovalov, B. Jean. Melanin Granule Models for the Processes of Laser-Induced Thermal Damage in Pigmented Retinal Tissues. Modeling of Laser-Induced Heating of Melanosomes ans Selective Thermal Processes in Retinal Tissues. Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, v. 69, pp. 245-263, 2007.
  2. J. Einighammer, T. Oltrup, T. Bende, B. Jean (2007). "Calculating intraocular lens geometry by real ray tracing." J Refract Surg 23(4): 393-404.
  3. J. Einighammer, T. Oltrup, T. Bende, B. Jean (2009). "The Individual Virtual Eye: a Computer Model for Advanced Intraocular Lens Calculation." J Optom 2009;2:70-82, dx.doi.org/10.3921/joptom.2009.70
  4. J. Einighammer, T. Oltrup, E. Feudner, T. Bende, B. Jean (2009). "Customized aspheric intraocular lenses calculated with real ray tracing." J Cataract Refract Surg 35:1984-1994.
  5. J. Einighammer, T. Oltrup, T. Bende, B. Jean (2010). "Real Ray Tracing Simulation Versus Clinical Outcomes of Corneal Excimer Laser Surface Ablations.", J Refract Surg 26(9): 625-637.
  6. S. Birkner, J. Einighammer, T. Oltrup, T. Bende, B. Jean (2010). "Biometric measurements inside the model eye using a two wavelengths Fourier domain low coherence interferometer." Biomed Eng (submitted 7/7/2010).