Biography
Dr. Ernest Bhend is an
ophthalmologist who specializes in eye exams, general ophthalmology and
anterior segment eye disease/surgery. Dr. Bhend received his undergraduate
degree from the University of Missouri – Columbia and
his medical degree from the University of Missouri – Columbia School of
Medicine. He completed his internship in internal medicine at the University of
Missouri – Columbia hospital and clinics. He then completed his residency at the
Mason Eye Institute, University of Missouri – Columbia. Prior to joining
CEENTA, Dr. Bhend was at the Missouri Eye Institute – Joplin, where he spent 10
years as a general ophthalmologist. Dr. Bhend’s areas of focus include cataract surgery, femto laser-assisted cataract surgery, premium intraocular
lenses, combined cataract-glaucoma procedures, and ocular surface disease/dry
eye disease. Dr. Bhend is board certified by the American Academy of
Ophthalmology. Dr. Bhend is a member of
the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Society of
Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS).
Dr. Bhend practices in our Fort Mill (601 S. Sutton Road, Suite 201, Fort Mill, SC) office. To make an appointment with him, call 704-295-3000. You can also
request an appointment online or through myCEENTAchart.
Education & Fellowship
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts – Biology, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1993
Post-Graduate
Certificate in Surgical Technology, Ozarks Technical College, 1994
Medical
University of Missouri – Columbia School of Medicine, 2001
Internship
University of Missouri – Columbia Hospitals and Clinics, Harry S. Truman Memorial Veteran’s Hospital, 2002
Residency
Mason Eye Institute, University of Missouri – Columbia Hospitals and Clinics, Harry S. Truman Memorial Veteran’s Hospital, 2005
Associations & Memberships
Board Certified:
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
Member:
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS)
Featured Procedures
Femto Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery: Femto Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery, or FLACS, replaces many of the steps during cataract surgery that require a blade and softens the cataract, allowing for an easier and smoother removal. In addition, the laser corrects mild astigmatism by relaxing the cornea at a precise depth, length, and orientation in a more precise and effective manner compared to manual, hand-made incisions. It can also improve the quality of vision by reducing some visual aberrations, it expands the visual range of astigmatism-correcting lens implants, and it may enhance the quality and range of near vision in extended range lens implants.
Awards
Smith Glynn Callaway Medical Foundation Certificate of Merit
In Recognition of Outstanding Educational Development
Surgical Technology Program
Ozarks Technical College
Springfield, MO 1994
Summa Cum Laude
Surgical Technology Program
Ozarks Technical College
Springfield, MO 1994
Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society
Ozarks Technical College
Springfield, MO 1994
Flow-Dickey-Funk Memorial Research Scholarship
Mason Eye Institute
University of Missouri – Columbia Hospital and Clinics
1998
John Aure Buessler Award for Excellence in Ophthalmology
University of Missouri – Columbia School of Medicine
2001
Elfriede Tachman Memorial Scholarship for Recognition of
Excellence in Patient Care
University of Missouri – Columbia School of Medicine
2001
Community Involvement
Dr. Bhend has given continuing education talks including:
"Effects of Dry Eye on Cataract and Refractive Surgery"
"Diabetic Eye Disease: Pathology, Diagnosis, and Treatment"
"Diabetic Eye Disease: Review of Pathology & Update on Treatments"
"OCT: A Review of Optic Nerve and Macula Studies with Case Presentations"
"The Blue Light Controversy"
Research
“Excimer Laser Lamellar Keratoplasty – An Animal Model”
Ernest M. Bhend and John Cowden, MD
Poster presentation at the annual Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) meeting, Fort Lauderdale, FL
1999 (results not published)
“Autofluorescence in Optic Nerve Drusen”
Ernest M. Bhend, MD and Lenworth N. Johnson, MD
Presentation given at the annual Mason Eye Institute Resident’s and Alumni Meeting
2003 (results not published)
