American Journal of Ophthalmology

Top Research Topics at American Journal of Ophthalmology?

The concepts of Ophthalmology, Surgery, Eye disease, Visual acuity and Optometry are tackled in the journal. The study on Ophthalmology presented in it intersects with subjects under the field of Retinopathy. Surgery, which encompasses Vitrectomy, Retrospective cohort study and Complication, is the main subject of the journal.

The study on Eye disease presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Pathology. It is mostly focused on Visual acuity, specifically Fluorescein angiography. Studies on Retinal discussed in American Journal of Ophthalmology link to the field of Retina.

• Ophthalmology (34.08%)
• Surgery (18.91%)
• Eye disease (9.39%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Standardization of uveitis nomenclature for reporting clinical data. Results of the First International Workshop. (2530 citations)
• Riboflavin/ultraviolet-a-induced collagen crosslinking for the treatment of keratoconus. (2015 citations)
• The advanced glaucoma intervention study (AGIS): 7. the relationship between control of intraocular pressure and visual field deterioration (1959 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at American Journal of Ophthalmology:

The journal papers facilitate discussions on Ophthalmology, Surgery, Eye disease, Visual acuity and Glaucoma. The published articles explore research in Retinopathy and overlapping concepts in Diabetic retinopathy to expand the discourse in Ophthalmology. The published papers explore topics in Surgery which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Internal medicine and Cornea.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

• Internal medicine
• Surgery
• Diabetes mellitus

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

American Journal of Ophthalmology is organized to address concerns in the fields of Ophthalmology, Visual acuity, Glaucoma, Confidence interval and Retinal. The research on Ophthalmology discussed in it draws on the closely related field of Retrospective cohort study. The journal addresses concerns in the field of Retrospective cohort study by exploring it in line with topics in Cohort which intersect with Cohort study subjects.

The Visual acuity study featured falls within the larger field of Surgery. The Glaucoma works featured in the journal incorporate elements from Visual field, Intraocular pressure and Optic nerve. The journal focuses on Confidence interval but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Odds ratio, Training set and Pediatrics.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Digital Screen Time During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Risk for a Further Myopia Boom? (39 citations)
• Development of classification criteria for the uveitides. (15 citations)
• Rates of Glaucomatous Structural and Functional Change From a Large Clinical Population: The Duke Glaucoma Registry Study. (15 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in American Journal of Ophthalmology (based on the number of publications) are:

• Derrick Vail (433 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Frank W. Newell (388 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Lawrence T. Post (347 papers) absent at the last edition,
• James E. Lebensohn (335 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Edward Jackson (306 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in American Journal of Ophthalmology (based on the number of publications) are:

• Johns Hopkins University (575 papers) published 16 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
• University of Miami (572 papers) published 34 papers at the last edition, 13 more than at the previous edition,
• Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (486 papers) published 22 papers at the last edition, 9 more than at the previous edition,
• University of California, Los Angeles (479 papers) published 36 papers at the last edition, 14 more than at the previous edition,
• University of California, San Francisco (473 papers) published 19 papers at the last edition, 11 more than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 8.06% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 34.06% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 11.35% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 13.55% of all publications and 41.04% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

• Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
• Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
• Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
• Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
• Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Related Fields and Career Prospects in Ophthalmology

Apart from the primary topics and specialties referenced in the American Journal of Ophthalmology, there are other fields of study where ophthalmology knowledge can be applied. Future advancements and treatments in eye care greatly depend on interdisciplinary collaboration; therefore, along with ophthalmology, experts usually have knowledge in neurology, immunology, and even genetics.

In medical school education, ophthalmology is a popular course because it provides a vast range of career prospects including opportunities to work in teaching, research, and clinical arenas. The demand for ophthalmologists is expected to rise in the future due to the aging population and increasing rates of chronic diseases.

In the entirety of medical education, selecting a medical school that provides a robust nursing program is important for those intending to pursue ophthalmology. For instance, many successful ophthalmologists have completed their nursing training in one of the best nursing schools in Washington.

Whether you aspire to be an Ophthalmic Pathologist focusing on eye diseases or a Retinal Surgeon performing intricate eye surgeries, a comprehensive and robust nursing training foundation is critical. So, your journey towards becoming a successful ophthalmologist could very well be beginning in a nursing school.