Rainer Börret

Prof. Rainer Börret is a faculty member at Hochschule Aalen, affiliated with the Faculty of Optics and Mechatronics and the Department of Optics and Mechatronics. He holds the academic rank of Professor. His expertise spans optometry, biomedical engineering, vision science, and ophthalmology. He supervises master's and bachelor's theses in areas like vision screening, intraocular lens (IOL) positioning, and optical manufacturing technologies.

Key research interests include eye-hand coordination in athletes, IOL haptic effects, OCT applications in material analysis, and optometric practice guidelines. He has advised numerous studies on topics such as fluid-jet polishing of contact lenses, binocular eye movement analysis, and cost-effective manufacturing processes for optical components.

His work integrates clinical optometry, engineering, and materials science, focusing on improving diagnostic tools, medical devices, and manufacturing precision. Notable contributions include optimizing IOL positioning post-surgery and developing non-destructive testing methods for optical components.