Anders Højslet Vestergaard

Anders Højslet Vestergaard is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), and affiliated with the Research Unit of Ophthalmology at Odense University Hospital (OUH). A medical specialist in ophthalmology, he earned his PhD in refractive surgery in 2014 and combines clinical expertise with academic research.

• PhD in Ophthalmology (2014)
• Clinical Lecturer at SDU's Eye Department
• Research Unit of Ophthalmology, Odense University Hospital (OUH)

His research spans refractive surgery, glaucoma, corneal surgery, and myopia, with a strong focus on simulation-based cataract surgery training. Recent work examines neovascular age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy epidemiology, and microbial identification in keratitis using next-generation sequencing. He explores surgical performance metrics and the role of stereopsis in vitreoretinal procedures.

The article trends reveal expertise in anti-VEGF therapies, diabetic eye complications, and advanced diagnostic techniques. Collaborative studies frequently appear in Acta Ophthalmologica, addressing clinical challenges in AMD, DR, and glaucoma.

Scientific Awards
• SOE Lecturer Award (2017)