Contact Lens and Anterior Eye

Top Research Topics at Contact Lens and Anterior Eye?

The journal is organized to address concerns in the fields of Contact lens, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Lens (optics) and Optics. It explores issues in Contact lens which can be linked to other research areas like Ocular surface, Composite material and Keratitis. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye focused on Ophthalmology research but expanded to cover Surgery.

Contact Lens and Anterior Eye explores research in Optometry and the adjacent study of Orthokeratology. Silicone hydrogel research discussed connects with the study of Biomedical engineering.

• Contact lens (41.45%)
• Ophthalmology (33.78%)
• Optometry (21.01%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Keratoconus: A review (384 citations)
• Polymeric hydrogels for novel contact lens-based ophthalmic drug delivery systems: A review (224 citations)
• The use of the Reichert ocular response analyser to establish the relationship between ocular hysteresis, corneal resistance factor and central corneal thickness in normal eyes (188 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Contact Lens and Anterior Eye:

The most cited articles mainly deal with areas of study such as Contact lens, Ophthalmology, Lens (optics), Surgery and Cornea. Optometry and Visual acuity are some topics wherein Contact lens research discussed in the most cited articles has an impact. While Lens (optics) is the key highlight in the most cited articles, thet also covered some subjects on Methacrylate and Methacrylic acid.

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

• Internal medicine
• Surgery
• Ophthalmology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal primarily tackles Contact lens, Ophthalmology, Lens (optics), Optometry and Daily disposable. The Silicone hydrogel studies presented in the journal fall under the field of Contact lens, but it also has connections to other fields such as CLs upper limits. The study on Silicone hydrogel presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Biomedical engineering.

Scleral lens, Keratoconus, Cornea, Orthokeratology and Ocular surface are all areas of Ophthalmology tackled in Contact Lens and Anterior Eye. Studies in Keratoconus and In patient are the key highlights in it. Eye care is the primary subject of Optometry works presented in Contact Lens and Anterior Eye.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• CLEAR - Contact lens complications (11 citations)
• CLEAR - Contact lens wettability, cleaning, disinfection and interactions with tears. (10 citations)
• CLEAR - Effect of contact lens materials and designs on the anatomy and physiology of the eye (9 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 Contact Lens and Anterior Eye (based on the number of publications) are:

• Nathan Efron (138 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• Philip B. Morgan (127 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• James S. Wolffsohn (116 papers) published 16 papers at the last edition, 7 more than at the previous edition,
• Lyndon Jones (101 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition, 9 more than at the previous edition,
• Brian J. Tighe (88 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 Contact Lens and Anterior Eye (based on the number of publications) are:

• Aston University (175 papers) published 22 papers at the last edition, 8 more than at the previous edition,
• University of Waterloo (113 papers) published 22 papers at the last edition, 17 more than at the previous edition,
• University of Manchester (105 papers) published 15 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• Queensland University of Technology (86 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• University of New South Wales (82 papers) published 15 papers at the last edition, 8 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, 33.50% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 48.89% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 12.59% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 11.85% of all publications and 26.67% 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.

Continued Education Opportunities in Contact Lens Research

To enhance and expand their knowledge in the field, researchers, optometrists, and ophthalmologists may oftentimes require to undertake additional educational units for their professional development. In particular, it is important to understand the specific requirements of different states, as they may vary significantly. For individuals who would like to practice in Hawaii, it is essential to familiarize themselves with the hawaii nursing license requirements. Understanding these requirements is critical for licensed professionals wanting to engage in research on contact lens and other related sub-fields in Hawaii. This ensures compliance with local regulations, and it also helps licensed professional to envisage the path they need to tread in order to further their academic career. Additionally, the nature of the license requirements may also influence their research subjects or methods. Gaining a deeper comprehension of these state-specific requirements can also assist you in identifying potential gaps and areas needing additional research. Hence, it's a highly recommended area of exploration for anyone looking to deepen their involvement in contact lens research.