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Professor Heiko Pult
- Available for postgraduate supervision
Teams and roles for Heiko Pult
Honorary Visiting Professor & PGT module leader (Off-site)
Overview
I am an Optometrist with about 30 years experience in clinical practice, as well as in clinical science. Since 1998, I have been the CEO of the 'Horst Riede GmbH' clinical practice in Weinheim, Germany. Since 2004 I am additionally affiliated to Cardiff University and greatfull leading the dry eye module of WOPEC. I am also the head of Optometry and Vision Research (OVR), Weinheim, where I am a consultant, investigator and lecturer for several optical companies, research groups and schools. My research interests are ocular surface, dry eye and contact lens
Publication
2023
- Jones, L. et al. 2023. TFOS lifestyle: Impact of contact lenses on the ocular surface. The Ocular Surface 29, pp. 175-219. (10.1016/j.jtos.2023.04.010)
2022
- Shew, W., Muntz, A., Dean, S. J., Pult, H., Wang, M. T. and Craig, J. P. 2022. Blinking and upper eyelid morphology. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye 45(6), article number: 101702. (10.1016/j.clae.2022.101702)
- Pult, H. 2022. Prüfung der Tränenfilmmessungen eines multifunktionalen Instrumentes. Optometry & Contact Lenses (10.54352/dozv.BPXM2142)
2021
- Jandl, A., Ruland, T., Schwarz, D., Wolffsohn, J. S., Pult, H. and Bandlitz, S. 2021. Clinical significance of contact lens related changes of ocular surface tissue observed on optical coherence images. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye 44(6), article number: 101388. (10.1016/j.clae.2020.11.008)
- Pult, H., Khatum, F. S., Trave-Huarte, S. and Wolffsohn, J. S. 2021. Effect of eye spray phospholipid concentration on the tear film and ocular comfort. Eye & Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice 47(8), pp. 445-448. (10.1097/ICL.0000000000000788)
- Wolffsohn, J. S. et al. 2021. BCLA CLEAR - Evidence-based contact lens practice. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye 44(2), pp. 368-397. (10.1016/j.clae.2021.02.008)
- Niedernolte, B., Trunk L, L., Wolffsohn, J. S., Pult, H. and Bandlitz, S. 2021. Evaluation of tear meniscus height using different clinical methods. Clinical and Experimental Optometry 104(5), pp. 583-588. (10.1080/08164622.2021.1878854)
2020
- Erickson, S. et al. 2020. TFOS European Ambassador meeting: Unmet needs and future scientific and clinical solutions for ocular surface diseases. The Ocular Surface 18(4), pp. 936-962. (10.1016/j.jtos.2020.05.006)
- Pult, H. 2020. COVID-19 Pandemic: Survey of future use of personal protective equipment in optometric practice. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye 43(3), pp. 208-210. (10.1016/j.clae.2020.04.006)
- Wolffsohn, J. S. et al. 2020. Global trends in myopia management attitudes and strategies in clinical practice – 2019 Update. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye 43(1), pp. 9-17. (10.1016/j.clae.2019.11.002)
2019
- Pult, H. and Wolffsohn, J. S. 2019. The development and evaluation of the new Ocular Surface Disease Index-6. The Ocular Surface 17(4), pp. 817-821. (10.1016/j.jtos.2019.08.008)
- Pult, H. and Riede-Pult, B. H. 2019. Impact of soft contact lenses on lid- parallel conjunctival folds. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye 42(4), pp. 415-419. (10.1016/j.clae.2018.12.005)
- Morgan, P. B., Efron, N., Woods, C. A., Santodomingo-Rubido, J. and Pult, H. 2019. International survey of orthokeratology contact lens fitting. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye 42(4), pp. 450-454. (10.1016/J.CLAE.2018.11.005)
- Bandlitz, S., Purslow, C., Murphy, P. J. and Pult, H. 2019. Lid-parallel conjunctival fold (LIPCOF) morphology imaged by optical coherence tomography and its relationship to LIPCOF grade. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye 42(3), pp. 299-303. (10.1016/j.clae.2018.10.025)
2018
- Pult, H. and Bandlitz, S. 2018. Lid-parallel conjunctival folds and their ability to predict dry eye. Eye & contact lens 44, pp. S113-S119. (10.1097/ICL.0000000000000435)
- Pult, H. 2018. Relationships between Meibomian gland loss and age, sex, and dry eye. Eye & Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice 44, pp. S318-S324. (10.1097/ICL.0000000000000467)
- Nosch, D. S., Pult, H., Albon, J., Purslow, C. and Murphy, P. J. 2018. Does air gas aesthesiometry generate a true mechanical stimulus for corneal sensitivity measurement?. Clinical and Experimental Optometry 101(2), pp. 193-199. (10.1111/cxo.12603)
2017
- Wolffsohn, J. S. et al. 2017. TFOS DEWS II diagnostic methodology report. The Ocular Surface 15(3), pp. 539-574. (10.1016/j.jtos.2017.05.001)
- Riede-Pult, B. H., Evans, K. and Pult, H. 2017. Investigating the short-term effect of lid massage on corneal topograph. Optometry and Vision Science 94(6), pp. 700-706. (10.1097/opx.0000000000001076)
- Riede-Pult, B. H., Evans, K. and Pult, H. 2017. Investigating the short-term effect of eyelid massage on corneal topography. Optometry and Vision Science 94(6), pp. 700-706. (10.1097/OPX.0000000000001076)
2016
- Bandlitz, S., Purslow, C., Murphy, P. J. and Pult, H. 2016. Influence of conjunctival folds on calculated tear meniscus volume along the lower eyelid. The Ocular Surface 14(3), pp. 377-384. (10.1016/j.jtos.2016.04.001)
- Nosch, D. S., Pult, H., Albon, J., Purslow, C. and Murphy, P. J. 2016. Relationship between corneal sensation, blinking, and tear film quality. Optometry and Vision Science 93(5), pp. 471-481. (10.1097/OPX.0000000000000827)
2015
- Lim, C., Kim, S., Chuck, R. S., Lee, J. K., Park, C. Y. and Pult, H. 2015. Risk factors for pterygium in Korea: the Korean national health and nutrition examination survey V, 2010-2012. Medicine (United States) 94(32), article number: e1258. (10.1097/MD.0000000000001258)
- Pult, H., Tosatti, S. G. P., Spencer, N. D., Asfour, J., Ebenhoch, M. and Murphy, P. J. 2015. Spontaneous blinking from a tribological viewpoint. Ocular Surface 13(3), pp. 236-249. (10.1016/j.jtos.2014.12.004)
- Pult, H., Korb, D. R., Murphy, P. J., Riede-Pult, B. H. and Blackie, C. 2015. A new model of central lid margin apposition and tear film mixing in spontaneous blinking. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye 38(3), pp. 173-180. (10.1016/j.clae.2015.01.012)
- Pult, H. and Riede-Pult, B. H. 2015. Impact of conjunctival folds on central tear meniscus height. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science 56(3), pp. 1459-1466. (10.1167/iovs.14-15908)
2014
- Bandlitz, S., Purslow, C., Murphy, P. J. and Pult, H. 2014. Time course of changes in tear meniscus radius and blink rate after instillation of artificial tears. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science 55(9), pp. 5842-5847. (10.1167/iovs.14-14844.)
- Bandlitz, S., Purslow, C., Murphy, P. J. and Pult, H. 2014. The relationship between tear meniscus regularity and conjunctival folds.. Optometry and Vision Science 91(9), pp. 1037-1044. (10.1097/OPX.0000000000000358.)
- Murakami, D., Blackie, C. A., Pult, H. and Korb, D. R. 2014. Meibomian gland function cannot be predicted by Meibography in patients symptomatic for dry eye. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 55(13)
- Bandlitz, S., Purslow, C., Murphy, P. J. and Pult, H. 2014. Comparison of a new portable digital meniscometer and optical coherence tomography in tear meniscus radius measurement. Acta Ophthalmologica 92(2), pp. E112-E118. (10.1111/aos.12275)
- Bandlitz, S., Purslow, C., Murphy, P. J., Pult, H. and Bron, A. J. 2014. A new portable digital meniscometer.. Optometry and Vision Science 91(1), pp. E1-E8. (10.1097/OPX.0000000000000062)
2013
- Pult, H., Riede-Pult, B. H. and Murphy, P. J. 2013. The relation between blinking and conjunctival folds and dry eye symptoms. Optometry and Vision Science 90(10), pp. 1034-1039. (10.1097/OPX.0000000000000029)
- Papas, E. B. et al. 2013. The TFOS International Workshop on Contact Lens Discomfort: report of the management and therapy subcommittee.. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science 55(9), pp. 5588-5588. (10.1167/iovs.13-13166)
- Pult, H. 2013. Tear film and lid margins in over-blink. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 54(15)
- Pult, H. and Khaireddin, R. 2013. Practical tips and tricks in fitting soft contact lenses. Ophthalmologe 110(6), pp. 515-521. (10.1007/s00347-012-2768-8)
- Pult, H., Riede-Pult, B. H. and Murphy, P. J. 2013. A new perspective on spontaneous blinks. Ophthalmology 120(5), pp. 1086-1091. (10.1016/j.ophtha.2012.11.010)
- Pult, H. and Riede-Pult, B. 2013. Comparison of subjective grading and objective assessment in meibography.. Contact Lens & Anterior Eye 36(1), pp. 22-27. (10.1016/j.clae.2012.10.074)
2012
- Pult, H., Gill, F. and Riede-Pult, B. H. 2012. Effect of three different liposomal eye sprays on ocular comfort and tear film.. Contact Lens & Anterior Eye 35(5), pp. 203-207. (10.1016/j.clae.2012.05.003)
- Pult, H., Riede-Pult, B. H. and Purslow, C. 2012. A comparison of an eyelid-warming device to traditional compress therapy.. Optometry and Vision Science 89(7), pp. E1035-E1041. (10.1097/OPX.0b013e31825c3479)
- Berry, M., Purslow, C., Murphy, P. J. and Pult, H. 2012. Contact Lens Materials, Mucin Fragmentation and Relation to Symptoms. Cornea 31(7), pp. 770-776. (10.1097/ICO.0b013e3182254009)
- Pult, H. and Nichols, J. J. 2012. A review of meibography.. Optometry and Vision Science 89(5), pp. E760-E769. (10.1097/OPX.0b013e3182512ac1)
- Pult, H. and Riede-Pult, B. 2012. Non-contact meibography: keep it simple but effective.. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye 35(2), pp. 77-80. (10.1016/j.clae.2011.08.003)
- Pult, H., Riede-Pult, B. H. and Nichols, J. J. 2012. Relation between upper and lower lids' meibomian gland morphology, tear film, and dry eye.. Optometry and Vision Science 89(3), pp. E310-E315. (10.1097/OPX.0b013e318244e487)
- Pult, H. and Riede-Pult, B. H. 2012. Non-contact meibography in diagnosis and treatment of non-obvious meibomian gland dysfunction. Journal of Optometry 5(1), pp. 2-5. (10.1016/j.optom.2012.02.003)
- Pult, H. and Riede-Pult, B. 2012. A new modified fluorescein strip: Its repeatability and usefulness in tear film break-up time analysis.. Contact Lens & Anterior Eye 35(1), pp. 35-38. (10.1016/j.clae.2011.07.005)
2009
- Michel, M., Sickenberger, W. and Pult, H. 2009. The effectiveness of questionnaires in the determination of Contact Lens Induced Dry Eye. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics 29(5), pp. 479-486. (10.1111/j.1475-1313.2009.00658.x)
- Pult, H., Murphy, P. J. and Purslow, C. 2009. A novel method to predict the dry eye symptoms in new contact lens wearers. Optometry and Vision Science 86(9), pp. E1042-E1050. (10.1097/OPX.0b013e3181b598cd)
2008
- Pult, H., Purslow, C., Berry, M. and Murphy, P. J. 2008. Clinical Tests for Successful Contact Lens Wear: Relationship and Predictive Potential. Optometry and Vision Science 85(10), pp. E924-E929. (10.1097/OPX.0b013e3181888909)
- Berry, M., Pult, H., Purslow, C. and Murphy, P. J. 2008. Mucins and ocular signs in symptomatic and asymptomatic contact lens wear. Optometry and Vision Science 85(10), pp. E930-E938. (10.1097/OPX.0b013e318188896b)
- Pult, H., Purslow, C., Murphy, P. J. and Berry, M. 2008. Lid wiper epitheliopathy, ocular surface and tear film in symptomatic contact lens wearers [Abstract Only]. Acta Ophthalmologica -New Series- 86(s243) (10.1111/j.1755-3768.2008.4334.x)
- Pult, H., Murphy, P. J., Purslow, C., Nyman, J. and Woods, R. L. 2008. Limbal and Bulbar Hyperaemia in normal eyes. Ophthalmic And Physiological Optics 28(1), pp. 13-20. (10.1111/j.1475-1313.2007.00534.x)
- Pult, H. 2008. The predictive ability of clinical tests for dry eye in contact lens wear. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.
2000
- Sickenberger, W., Pult, H. and Sickenberger, B. 2000. LIPCOF and contact lens wearers - a new tool to forecast subjective dryness and degree of comfort of contact lens wearers. Contactologia 22(2), pp. 74-79.
Articles
- Jones, L. et al. 2023. TFOS lifestyle: Impact of contact lenses on the ocular surface. The Ocular Surface 29, pp. 175-219. (10.1016/j.jtos.2023.04.010)
- Shew, W., Muntz, A., Dean, S. J., Pult, H., Wang, M. T. and Craig, J. P. 2022. Blinking and upper eyelid morphology. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye 45(6), article number: 101702. (10.1016/j.clae.2022.101702)
- Pult, H. 2022. Prüfung der Tränenfilmmessungen eines multifunktionalen Instrumentes. Optometry & Contact Lenses (10.54352/dozv.BPXM2142)
- Jandl, A., Ruland, T., Schwarz, D., Wolffsohn, J. S., Pult, H. and Bandlitz, S. 2021. Clinical significance of contact lens related changes of ocular surface tissue observed on optical coherence images. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye 44(6), article number: 101388. (10.1016/j.clae.2020.11.008)
- Pult, H., Khatum, F. S., Trave-Huarte, S. and Wolffsohn, J. S. 2021. Effect of eye spray phospholipid concentration on the tear film and ocular comfort. Eye & Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice 47(8), pp. 445-448. (10.1097/ICL.0000000000000788)
- Wolffsohn, J. S. et al. 2021. BCLA CLEAR - Evidence-based contact lens practice. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye 44(2), pp. 368-397. (10.1016/j.clae.2021.02.008)
- Niedernolte, B., Trunk L, L., Wolffsohn, J. S., Pult, H. and Bandlitz, S. 2021. Evaluation of tear meniscus height using different clinical methods. Clinical and Experimental Optometry 104(5), pp. 583-588. (10.1080/08164622.2021.1878854)
- Erickson, S. et al. 2020. TFOS European Ambassador meeting: Unmet needs and future scientific and clinical solutions for ocular surface diseases. The Ocular Surface 18(4), pp. 936-962. (10.1016/j.jtos.2020.05.006)
- Pult, H. 2020. COVID-19 Pandemic: Survey of future use of personal protective equipment in optometric practice. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye 43(3), pp. 208-210. (10.1016/j.clae.2020.04.006)
- Wolffsohn, J. S. et al. 2020. Global trends in myopia management attitudes and strategies in clinical practice – 2019 Update. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye 43(1), pp. 9-17. (10.1016/j.clae.2019.11.002)
- Pult, H. and Wolffsohn, J. S. 2019. The development and evaluation of the new Ocular Surface Disease Index-6. The Ocular Surface 17(4), pp. 817-821. (10.1016/j.jtos.2019.08.008)
- Pult, H. and Riede-Pult, B. H. 2019. Impact of soft contact lenses on lid- parallel conjunctival folds. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye 42(4), pp. 415-419. (10.1016/j.clae.2018.12.005)
- Morgan, P. B., Efron, N., Woods, C. A., Santodomingo-Rubido, J. and Pult, H. 2019. International survey of orthokeratology contact lens fitting. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye 42(4), pp. 450-454. (10.1016/J.CLAE.2018.11.005)
- Bandlitz, S., Purslow, C., Murphy, P. J. and Pult, H. 2019. Lid-parallel conjunctival fold (LIPCOF) morphology imaged by optical coherence tomography and its relationship to LIPCOF grade. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye 42(3), pp. 299-303. (10.1016/j.clae.2018.10.025)
- Pult, H. and Bandlitz, S. 2018. Lid-parallel conjunctival folds and their ability to predict dry eye. Eye & contact lens 44, pp. S113-S119. (10.1097/ICL.0000000000000435)
- Pult, H. 2018. Relationships between Meibomian gland loss and age, sex, and dry eye. Eye & Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice 44, pp. S318-S324. (10.1097/ICL.0000000000000467)
- Nosch, D. S., Pult, H., Albon, J., Purslow, C. and Murphy, P. J. 2018. Does air gas aesthesiometry generate a true mechanical stimulus for corneal sensitivity measurement?. Clinical and Experimental Optometry 101(2), pp. 193-199. (10.1111/cxo.12603)
- Wolffsohn, J. S. et al. 2017. TFOS DEWS II diagnostic methodology report. The Ocular Surface 15(3), pp. 539-574. (10.1016/j.jtos.2017.05.001)
- Riede-Pult, B. H., Evans, K. and Pult, H. 2017. Investigating the short-term effect of lid massage on corneal topograph. Optometry and Vision Science 94(6), pp. 700-706. (10.1097/opx.0000000000001076)
- Riede-Pult, B. H., Evans, K. and Pult, H. 2017. Investigating the short-term effect of eyelid massage on corneal topography. Optometry and Vision Science 94(6), pp. 700-706. (10.1097/OPX.0000000000001076)
- Bandlitz, S., Purslow, C., Murphy, P. J. and Pult, H. 2016. Influence of conjunctival folds on calculated tear meniscus volume along the lower eyelid. The Ocular Surface 14(3), pp. 377-384. (10.1016/j.jtos.2016.04.001)
- Nosch, D. S., Pult, H., Albon, J., Purslow, C. and Murphy, P. J. 2016. Relationship between corneal sensation, blinking, and tear film quality. Optometry and Vision Science 93(5), pp. 471-481. (10.1097/OPX.0000000000000827)
- Lim, C., Kim, S., Chuck, R. S., Lee, J. K., Park, C. Y. and Pult, H. 2015. Risk factors for pterygium in Korea: the Korean national health and nutrition examination survey V, 2010-2012. Medicine (United States) 94(32), article number: e1258. (10.1097/MD.0000000000001258)
- Pult, H., Tosatti, S. G. P., Spencer, N. D., Asfour, J., Ebenhoch, M. and Murphy, P. J. 2015. Spontaneous blinking from a tribological viewpoint. Ocular Surface 13(3), pp. 236-249. (10.1016/j.jtos.2014.12.004)
- Pult, H., Korb, D. R., Murphy, P. J., Riede-Pult, B. H. and Blackie, C. 2015. A new model of central lid margin apposition and tear film mixing in spontaneous blinking. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye 38(3), pp. 173-180. (10.1016/j.clae.2015.01.012)
- Pult, H. and Riede-Pult, B. H. 2015. Impact of conjunctival folds on central tear meniscus height. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science 56(3), pp. 1459-1466. (10.1167/iovs.14-15908)
- Bandlitz, S., Purslow, C., Murphy, P. J. and Pult, H. 2014. Time course of changes in tear meniscus radius and blink rate after instillation of artificial tears. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science 55(9), pp. 5842-5847. (10.1167/iovs.14-14844.)
- Bandlitz, S., Purslow, C., Murphy, P. J. and Pult, H. 2014. The relationship between tear meniscus regularity and conjunctival folds.. Optometry and Vision Science 91(9), pp. 1037-1044. (10.1097/OPX.0000000000000358.)
- Murakami, D., Blackie, C. A., Pult, H. and Korb, D. R. 2014. Meibomian gland function cannot be predicted by Meibography in patients symptomatic for dry eye. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 55(13)
- Bandlitz, S., Purslow, C., Murphy, P. J. and Pult, H. 2014. Comparison of a new portable digital meniscometer and optical coherence tomography in tear meniscus radius measurement. Acta Ophthalmologica 92(2), pp. E112-E118. (10.1111/aos.12275)
- Bandlitz, S., Purslow, C., Murphy, P. J., Pult, H. and Bron, A. J. 2014. A new portable digital meniscometer.. Optometry and Vision Science 91(1), pp. E1-E8. (10.1097/OPX.0000000000000062)
- Pult, H., Riede-Pult, B. H. and Murphy, P. J. 2013. The relation between blinking and conjunctival folds and dry eye symptoms. Optometry and Vision Science 90(10), pp. 1034-1039. (10.1097/OPX.0000000000000029)
- Papas, E. B. et al. 2013. The TFOS International Workshop on Contact Lens Discomfort: report of the management and therapy subcommittee.. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science 55(9), pp. 5588-5588. (10.1167/iovs.13-13166)
- Pult, H. 2013. Tear film and lid margins in over-blink. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 54(15)
- Pult, H. and Khaireddin, R. 2013. Practical tips and tricks in fitting soft contact lenses. Ophthalmologe 110(6), pp. 515-521. (10.1007/s00347-012-2768-8)
- Pult, H., Riede-Pult, B. H. and Murphy, P. J. 2013. A new perspective on spontaneous blinks. Ophthalmology 120(5), pp. 1086-1091. (10.1016/j.ophtha.2012.11.010)
- Pult, H. and Riede-Pult, B. 2013. Comparison of subjective grading and objective assessment in meibography.. Contact Lens & Anterior Eye 36(1), pp. 22-27. (10.1016/j.clae.2012.10.074)
- Pult, H., Gill, F. and Riede-Pult, B. H. 2012. Effect of three different liposomal eye sprays on ocular comfort and tear film.. Contact Lens & Anterior Eye 35(5), pp. 203-207. (10.1016/j.clae.2012.05.003)
- Pult, H., Riede-Pult, B. H. and Purslow, C. 2012. A comparison of an eyelid-warming device to traditional compress therapy.. Optometry and Vision Science 89(7), pp. E1035-E1041. (10.1097/OPX.0b013e31825c3479)
- Berry, M., Purslow, C., Murphy, P. J. and Pult, H. 2012. Contact Lens Materials, Mucin Fragmentation and Relation to Symptoms. Cornea 31(7), pp. 770-776. (10.1097/ICO.0b013e3182254009)
- Pult, H. and Nichols, J. J. 2012. A review of meibography.. Optometry and Vision Science 89(5), pp. E760-E769. (10.1097/OPX.0b013e3182512ac1)
- Pult, H. and Riede-Pult, B. 2012. Non-contact meibography: keep it simple but effective.. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye 35(2), pp. 77-80. (10.1016/j.clae.2011.08.003)
- Pult, H., Riede-Pult, B. H. and Nichols, J. J. 2012. Relation between upper and lower lids' meibomian gland morphology, tear film, and dry eye.. Optometry and Vision Science 89(3), pp. E310-E315. (10.1097/OPX.0b013e318244e487)
- Pult, H. and Riede-Pult, B. H. 2012. Non-contact meibography in diagnosis and treatment of non-obvious meibomian gland dysfunction. Journal of Optometry 5(1), pp. 2-5. (10.1016/j.optom.2012.02.003)
- Pult, H. and Riede-Pult, B. 2012. A new modified fluorescein strip: Its repeatability and usefulness in tear film break-up time analysis.. Contact Lens & Anterior Eye 35(1), pp. 35-38. (10.1016/j.clae.2011.07.005)
- Michel, M., Sickenberger, W. and Pult, H. 2009. The effectiveness of questionnaires in the determination of Contact Lens Induced Dry Eye. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics 29(5), pp. 479-486. (10.1111/j.1475-1313.2009.00658.x)
- Pult, H., Murphy, P. J. and Purslow, C. 2009. A novel method to predict the dry eye symptoms in new contact lens wearers. Optometry and Vision Science 86(9), pp. E1042-E1050. (10.1097/OPX.0b013e3181b598cd)
- Pult, H., Purslow, C., Berry, M. and Murphy, P. J. 2008. Clinical Tests for Successful Contact Lens Wear: Relationship and Predictive Potential. Optometry and Vision Science 85(10), pp. E924-E929. (10.1097/OPX.0b013e3181888909)
- Berry, M., Pult, H., Purslow, C. and Murphy, P. J. 2008. Mucins and ocular signs in symptomatic and asymptomatic contact lens wear. Optometry and Vision Science 85(10), pp. E930-E938. (10.1097/OPX.0b013e318188896b)
- Pult, H., Purslow, C., Murphy, P. J. and Berry, M. 2008. Lid wiper epitheliopathy, ocular surface and tear film in symptomatic contact lens wearers [Abstract Only]. Acta Ophthalmologica -New Series- 86(s243) (10.1111/j.1755-3768.2008.4334.x)
- Pult, H., Murphy, P. J., Purslow, C., Nyman, J. and Woods, R. L. 2008. Limbal and Bulbar Hyperaemia in normal eyes. Ophthalmic And Physiological Optics 28(1), pp. 13-20. (10.1111/j.1475-1313.2007.00534.x)
- Sickenberger, W., Pult, H. and Sickenberger, B. 2000. LIPCOF and contact lens wearers - a new tool to forecast subjective dryness and degree of comfort of contact lens wearers. Contactologia 22(2), pp. 74-79.
Thesis
- Pult, H. 2008. The predictive ability of clinical tests for dry eye in contact lens wear. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.
Research
Research Interests- Cornea
- Contact lenses
- Blinks
- Lids
- Tear film
- Vision
Teaching
- Honorary Visiting Professor & PGT module leader (Off-site) at the School of Optometry and Visions Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
- Leaader of the Dry Eye Module at Wales Optometry Postgraduate Education Center (WOPEC), Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
- Honorary Academic Fellow Aston University, UK
- Faculty member at the Vision Care Institute, Johnson & Johnson, Prague, Czech Republic
- Invited guest lecturer at national and international schools
Biography
Summary of Career:
Since 1998, I have worked as CEO of the private practice group ‘Horst Riede’ in Weinheim, Germany. My principal clinical areas of work are mainly concentrated on contact lenses, primary eye care, dry eye and geriatric and pediatric eye care as well as the education of our staff and management. In addition, I am an independent investigator and lecturer for several optical companies, research groups and optometry schools and I am affiliated to the Cardiff University on a honorary base since years. My recent position there is leading the Dry Eye Module of the part-time Master course as honorary visiting Professor. My research interests are related to vision, tear film, cornea, and contact lens.
I graduated in 1994 as an Optometrist from the College of Optometry in Munich, Germany and I felt it important to extend my clinical skills by taking the Master of Science in Optometry at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (USA). Inspired by different research projects and teaching experiences in contact lenses and tear film, I commenced on a PhD at the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Cardiff University, UK, from which I graduated in 2008. My PhD encouraged me to combine research, science, teaching and clinical practice to progress the clinical care of patients in my practices, as well as working to improve the understanding of contact lens wearing comfort by sharing my knowledge as lecturer at different Universities, Schools and national and international congresses.
Scientific Rating Web of Science:
H-Index: 21
Sum of Times Cited: 2,523
Honours and awards
Awards
2017: Rolf Weinschenk Poster Prize, VDCO: Trunk L., Niedernolte B, Wolffsohn J., Bandlitz S., Pult H. Evaluation of tear meniscus height using different methods. Contact 17, VDCO, Hamburg, Germany
2017: BCLA Poster Prize Runner`s Up: Bandlitz S., Purslow Ch., Murphy PJ., Pult H. The Usefulness of optical coherence topography in the evaluation of LIPCOF. BCLA Conference, Liverpool, UK
2016: Contact Lens Anterior Eye – Highly Cited Research. Comparison of subjective grading and objective assessment in meibography. One of the 5 most highly cited papers published in Contact Lens and Anterior Eye druing 2014 and 2015
2016: 'Exceptional Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science Review` - honoured for 'Exceptionally Good Review' by Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science (IOVS)
2015 Peter Abel Award German Contact Lens and Optometry Association (VDCO) Bandlitz S. Purslow C. Murphy PJ. Pult H. The Role of thee Tear Meniscus in the Tear Film.
2013 Irving Fatt Memorial Lecture 2014 British Contact Lens Association
2010 EAOO Poster Prize European Academy of Optometry and Optics Pult H. Murphy PJ. Purslow C. The Impact of Soft Contact Lens Wear on Ocular Signs with Increasing Experience.
2009 Peter Abel Award German Contact Lens and Optometry Association (VDCO) Pult H. Purslow C. Murphy PJ. The Predictive Ability of Clinical Tests for Dry Eye in Contact Lens Wear.
2008 Dr Schamberger Award German Contact Lens and Optometry Association (VDCO) Michel M, Sickenberger W, Pult H. The Effectiveness of Questionnaires in the Determination of Contact Lens Induced Dry Eye.
2007 Ministry of Baden-Württemberg, Germany For exemplary scientific networking and social commitment
1993 Ministry of Bavaria, Germany For outstanding social engagement in Optometry in Burkina Faso / West Africa
Professional memberships
British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) (Fellow)
American Academy of Optometry (AAO) (Fellow)
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
European Academy of Optometry and Optics (EAOO) (Founding Member, Fellow)
The International Society for Contact Lens Research (ISCLR)
Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society (TFOS)
Vereinigung deutscher Contactlinsen Spezialisten/Optometristen (VDCO)
Academic positions
Employment History:
2011 – present Ophthalmic Certifier at OptymEdge, Emmes, USA (fromer Clinical Edge, USA)
2005 – present Director of Optometry and Vision Research, Weinheim, Germany
1998 – present Chief Executive Officer, Optometrist and Researcher at Horst Riede GmbH, Germany
1994 – 1997 General Manager, Schwind Optics Contact Lens Institute, Aschaffenburg, Germany
History of the Honorary Affiliations:
2008 – 2016 Honorary Research Fellow, School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Cardiff University, UK
2014 – present Honorary Academic Fellow, School of Life and Health
Ophthalmic Research Group, Life and Health Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, UK
2016 – 2017 Honorary visiting senior lecturer, School of Biomedical & Life Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
2017 – present Honorary visiting Professor, School of Biomedical & Life Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
Qualifications:
2012 – present GCP certified
2008 PhD School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Cardiff University, UK
1997 MSc in Clinical Optometry, Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO), USA
1994 Optometrist (BSc Optometry equivalent), College of Optometry, Munich, Germany
Licenses:
2022 – present RAL Quality Association Optometry, Germany
2009 - present Optometrist, General Optical Council, UK
2004 - present Audiologist, Chamber of Trade, Mannheim, Germany
1998 - present Optometry, Chamber of Trade, Mannheim, Germany
1994 - 1998 Optometry, Chamber of Trade, Munich, Germany
Research & Teaching Experience:
2015 – present Module leader of the Dry Eye Module of the MSc course of WOPEC, School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Cardiff University, UK.
2015 – present Honorary Academic Fellow, Ophthalmic Research Group, Life and Health Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, UK.
2017 – 2018 Member of the Special Interest Group in the Fluid Mechanics of the Eye, Mathematical Institute University of Oxford
2015 – 2017 Sub-Committee member of the TFOS Dry Eye Workshop II
2013 – 2014 Lecturer at the Dry Eye Module of the MSc course of WOPEC, School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Cardiff University, UK.
2012 – 2014 Sub-Committee member of the TFOS Contact Lens Discomfort Workshop.
2011 – 2013 Lecturer at the Welsh Optometry Post-Educational Center, School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Cardiff University, UK.
2007 – 2016 Faculty member/lead of The Vision Care Institute, Johnson & Johnson Ethicon GmbH, Prague, CZ and Germany.
2005 – 2009 Lecturing as Visiting Professor at the University of Applied Sciences, Jena, Germany.
2004 – 2009 Visiting Professor at the University of Applied Sciences, Jena, Germany. Supporting of initiation and accreditation of an Master of Science course in Optometry at the University of Applied Sciences, Jena, Germany.
2004 – 2015 Member of the Contact Lens and Anterior Eye Research unit (CLAER), School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Cardiff University, UK.
1995 – present Researcher and consultant for commercial (Industry) and non-commercial projects (Universities) in cornea, tear film, contact lenses, vision.
1995 - present Invited guest lecturer at national and international schools and universities.
Committees and reviewing
Reviewer
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- Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology
- Acta Ophthalmologica
- British Journal of Ophthalmology
- Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology
- Contact Lens & Anterior Eye
- Cornea
- Eye & Contact Lens
- International Surgery
- Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science
- Journal of Biomedical Optics
- Journal of Ophthalmology
- Ophthalmic & Physiological Optics
- Optometry Reports
- Optometry & Vision Sciences
- The Ocular Surface