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Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
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Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1800 68 97 14

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 102
Documents by Best Scientists*: 132
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 94
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.931
Impact Factor: 5.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology?

Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology focuses on Ophthalmology, Surgery, Glaucoma, Visual acuity and Optometry. Intraocular pressure, Cataract surgery, Retinal, Optical coherence tomography and Phacoemulsification are all topics related to Ophthalmology research discussed. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology connects research in Retinal with the related topic of Retina.

Retrospective cohort study is part of Surgery studies tackled in the journal. Presentations on Glaucoma include those discussing Open angle glaucoma and Trabeculectomy.

  • Ophthalmology (36.46%)
  • Surgery (23.03%)
  • Glaucoma (13.84%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Diabetic retinopathy: global prevalence, major risk factors, screening practices and public health challenges: a review. (343 citations)
  • Collagen cross-linking: a new treatment paradigm in corneal disease - a review. (313 citations)
  • Safety and efficacy of intravitreal triamcinolone for cystoid macular oedema in uveitis. (307 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology:

The most cited papers tackle a plethora of topics, such as Ophthalmology, Surgery, Visual acuity, Glaucoma and Intraocular pressure. The featured Ophthalmology studies in the published articles mainly concentrate on Optometry but also cover areas of interest in Cross-sectional study. The most cited publications explore research in Internal medicine and overlapping concepts in Endocrinology to expand the discourse in Surgery.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The concepts of Ophthalmology, Retinal, MEDLINE, Cataract surgery and Dermatology are tackled in the journal. The featured Ophthalmology studies mainly concentrate on Age related but also cover areas of interest in VEGF receptors. In it, Vascular disease, Angiography, Perfusion and Optical coherence tomography are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Retinal research.

Research in Cataract surgery discussed is concerned with the study of Surgery as a whole. The research on Dermatology featured in Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology combines topics in other fields like Disease and Uveitis. The studies in Visual acuity featured incorporate elements of Endothelial cell density, Retinal detachment, Incidence (epidemiology) and Retrospective cohort study.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Inherited retinal diseases: Therapeutics, clinical trials and end points-A review. (6 citations)
  • Molecular diagnosis based on comprehensive genetic testing in 800 Chinese families with non‐syndromic inherited retinal dystrophies (5 citations)
  • Diagnosis and management of giant cell arteritis: Major review (3 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 Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Charles N J McGhee (110 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 13 less than at the previous edition,
  • Dinesh Selva (92 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Robert J Casson (72 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Jamie E Craig (70 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • David A. Mackey (65 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 4 less 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 Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Melbourne (346 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition, 15 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Sydney (324 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 16 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Auckland (223 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 12 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Adelaide (136 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 9 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of New South Wales (136 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 2 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, 3.54% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 41.28% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.26% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 9.17% of all publications and 41.28% 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.

Coursework and Certification in Experimental Ophthalmology

To research and contribute significantly within the field of Experimental Ophthalmology, one requires a robust educational background and formal certifications. This often involves studying broad areas of medical science initially, followed by specialized coursework in Experimental Ophthalmology.

Such programs usually include an in-depth study of various aspects of eye anatomy, disease pathology, and surgical procedures, among others. Courses on research methods, techniques, and ethics also commonly feature in such programs, equipping students with the tools they need to conduct invaluable clinical and experimental research. In the United States, aspiring researchers and ophthalmologists can seek programs from many reputed institutions.

For instance, certain states such as South Dakota offer well-regarded Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification programs that include specific modules on ophthalmology. You can learn more about these LPN programs in South Dakota to understand the scheme of education that is beneficial for those aiming for successful careers in Experimental Ophthalmology.

Further into their careers, researchers can augment their knowledge and expertise with additional specialized courses, fellowships, and workshops. On top of traditional academic and research experiences, this continuous learning is crucial for keeping up-to-date with the constantly advancing field of experimental and clinical ophthalmology.

Top Publications

  • Low‐concentration atropine eyedrops for myopia control in a multi‐racial cohort of Australian children: A randomised clinical trial

    (2022)
    72 Citations
  • Sleep and eye disease: A review

    (2022)
    48 Citations
  • Ocular manifestations of rosacea: A clinical review

    Shokufeh Tavassoli;Nathan Wong;Elsie Chan

    (2021)
    42 Citations
  • Ocular surface disturbance in patients after acute COVID‐19

    (2022)
    40 Citations
  • Age‐related macular degeneration (AMD): More than meets the eye. The role of multimodal imaging in today's management of AMD—A review

    Robyn Guymer;Zhichao Wu

    (2020)
    38 Citations
  • Ophthalmic imaging in diabetic retinopathy: A review

    (2022)
    31 Citations
  • Profiling ocular surface responses to preserved and non-preserved topical glaucoma medications: A 2-year randomized evaluation study.

    Imran Mohammed;Bina Kulkarni;Lana A Faraj;Ali Abbas

    (2020)
    29 Citations
  • Western Australia Atropine for the Treatment of Myopia (WA-ATOM) study: Rationale, methodology and participant baseline characteristics

    Samantha S.Y. Lee;David A. Mackey;David A. Mackey;David A. Mackey;Gareth Lingham;Julie M. Crewe

    (2020)
    23 Citations
  • Asian‐specific vertical cup‐to‐disc ratio cut‐off for glaucoma screening: An evidence‐based recommendation from a multi‐ethnic Asian population

    Zhi Da Soh;Miao Li Chee;Sahil Thakur;Yih Chung Tham

    (2020)
    21 Citations
  • Cerebrospinal fluid and optic nerve sheath compartment syndrome: a common pathophysiological mechanism in five different cases?

    Jie Hao;Jie Hao;Achmed Pircher;Neil R. Miller;Jiemei Hsieh

    (2020)
    20 Citations

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