Benjamin Sommer Thinggaard

Benjamin Sommer Thinggaard is a Visiting Researcher affiliated with the University of Southern Denmark's Faculty of Health Sciences and Department of Ophthalmology. His work focuses on neovascular age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) and diabetic retinopathy, integrating clinical research with artificial intelligence applications. He completed his Ph.D. in 2025, which addressed patient-reported barriers in anti-VEGF treatment pathways.

• Research themes include quality of life assessments, treatment adherence, and safety profiles for intraocular therapies
• He contributes to multidisciplinary studies linking retinal disease with systemic health outcomes
• Active in clinical trials and nationwide registry analyses across Nordic countries

Recent publications demonstrate technology-enhanced clinical assistance systems and comprehensive evaluations of AMD's societal impact. He maintains membership in professional organizations like Dansk Oftalmologisk Selskab and EURETINA, with frequent conference participation since 2022.