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British Journal of Ophthalmology
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British Journal of Ophthalmology

0007-1161

Published by: BMJ Publishing Group

https://bjo.bmj.com/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 405 196 485 39

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 332
Documents by Best Scientists*: 592
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 12
SCIMAGO H-index: 185
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.806
Impact Factor: 3.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at British Journal of Ophthalmology?

Ophthalmology, Surgery, Visual acuity, Eye disease and Optometry are the subjects of interest in British Journal of Ophthalmology. The research on Ophthalmology tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Retinopathy and Retina. Retinopathy and Diabetic retinopathy are closely related fields of research discussed in the journal.

It focuses on Surgery research which is adjacent to topics in Retinal detachment. It focuses on Visual acuity as well as the interrelated topic of Macular degeneration. While it focused on Glaucoma, it was also able to explore topics like Intraocular pressure and Optic nerve.

Cornea research discussed connects with the study of Pathology.

  • Ophthalmology (40.57%)
  • Surgery (25.44%)
  • Visual acuity (12.62%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Handbook of Sensory Physiology (7048 citations)
  • The number of people with glaucoma worldwide in 2010 and 2020 (4903 citations)
  • Number of people with glaucoma worldwide. (2686 citations)

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

The published articles facilitate discussions on Ophthalmology, Surgery, Eye disease, Visual acuity and Glaucoma. While the most cited articles focused on Ophthalmology, they were also able to explore topics like Retinopathy, Optometry and Retina. The journal papers address concerns in Surgery which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as 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:

British Journal of Ophthalmology investigates studies in Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Visual acuity, Retina and Internal medicine. Retinal, Cornea, Optical coherence tomography, Macular degeneration and Optic nerve are all aspects of Ophthalmology research featured in British Journal of Ophthalmology. The journal focused on Cornea research but expanded to cover Surgery.

While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Glaucoma, it also covered topics in Visual field and Intraocular pressure. While Visual acuity is the focus of British Journal of Ophthalmology, it also provided insights into the studies of Retinal detachment, Clinical trial, Retrospective cohort study and Cataract surgery. The journal facilitates discussions on Internal medicine that incorporate concepts from other fields like Gastroenterology, Diabetes mellitus and Oncology.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • COVID-19 and immunosuppression: a review of current clinical experiences and implications for ophthalmology patients taking immunosuppressive drugs. (33 citations)
  • Artificial intelligence for anterior segment diseases: Emerging applications in ophthalmology. (28 citations)
  • Visual acuity outcomes and anti-VEGF therapy intensity in diabetic macular oedema: a real-world analysis of 28 658 patient eyes (18 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.

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

  • Wc H (1299 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Tavistock Square (1299 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • London (1298 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Harminder S Dua (167 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Tien Yin Wong (111 papers) published 17 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous 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.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

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

  • Moorfields Eye Hospital (591 papers) published 27 papers at the last edition, 8 less than at the previous edition,
  • University College London (162 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • National University of Singapore (158 papers) published 31 papers at the last edition, 8 more than at the previous edition,
  • Johns Hopkins University (152 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 7 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Melbourne (137 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 4 less 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, 6.55% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 26.15% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 14.56% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 18.33% of all publications and 40.97% 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.

Career Prospects and Educational Opportunities in Ophthalmology

In addition to the medically focused study and research in Ophthalmology, many researchers and medical professionals may pivot to a practice-oriented career path, such as a nurse practitioner. Nurses who want to delve into the field of Ophthalmology can benefit from acquiring specialized knowledge and skills.

Delaware, for instance, offers many opportunities for career advancement for Ophthalmology-focused nurse practitioners. However, they must first fulfill certain nurse practitioner education requirements that Delaware state law stipulates. For a detailed guide on this topic, you can review the nurse practitioner education requirements in Delaware on our website. This provides an exhaustive explanation of the processes and prerequisites that aspiring nurse practitioners must meet.

It underscores the rigorous educational program, specialized training, certification, and licensing requirements that prospective nurse practitioners must accomplish. As the field of Ophthalmology continues to develop, opportunities for nurse practitioners are continually expanding, making it an ideal and rewarding career choice.

Top Publications

  • Novel Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): The importance of recognising possible early ocular manifestation and using protective eyewear.

    Ji-Peng Olivia Li;Dennis Shun Chiu Lam;Youxin Chen;Daniel Shu Wei Ting

    (2020)
    354 Citations
  • Prevalence and incidence of age-related macular degeneration in Europe: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Jeany Q Li;Thomas Welchowski;Matthias Schmid;Matthias Marten Mauschitz

    (2020)
    271 Citations
  • Estimated number of ophthalmologists worldwide (International Council of Ophthalmology update): will we meet the needs?

    Serge Resnikoff;Van Charles Lansingh;Lindsey Washburn;William Felch

    (2020)
    265 Citations
  • Retinal age gap as a predictive biomarker for mortality risk

    (2022)
    137 Citations
  • How does spending time outdoors protect against myopia? A review

    Gareth Lingham;David A Mackey;Robyn Lucas;Seyhan Yazar

    (2020)
    136 Citations
  • Myopia incidence and lifestyle changes among school children during the COVID-19 pandemic: a population-based prospective study.

    Xiujuan Zhang;Stephanie S L Cheung;Stephanie S L Cheung;Stephanie S L Cheung;Hei-Nga Chan;Yuzhou Zhang

    (2021)
    133 Citations
  • 12-year analysis of incidence, microbiological profiles and in vitro antimicrobial susceptibility of infectious keratitis: the Nottingham Infectious Keratitis Study.

    Darren Shu Jeng Ting;Charlotte Shan Ho;Jessica Cairns;Ahmad Elsahn

    (2021)
    118 Citations
  • Optical coherence tomography-based consensus definition for lamellar macular hole.

    Jean Pierre Hubschman;Andrea Govetto;Richard F Spaide;Ricarda Schumann

    (2020)
    111 Citations
  • Optical coherence tomography angiography in preclinical Alzheimer's disease.

    Jacoba Alida van de Kreeke;Hoang-Ton Nguyen;Elles Konijnenberg;Jori Tomassen

    (2020)
    102 Citations
  • Short-term real-world outcomes following intravitreal brolucizumab for neovascular AMD: SHIFT study

    Louisa Maria Bulirsch;Marlene Saßmannshausen;Jennifer Nadal;Raffael Liegl

    (2021)
    91 Citations

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