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Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
H-index 14

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology

1040-8738

Published by: Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

https://journals.lww.com/co-ophthalmology/pages/default.aspx

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 2000 28 30 13

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 34
Documents by Best Scientists*: 35
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 106
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.256
Impact Factor: 2.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Current Opinion in Ophthalmology?

The main research concerns discussed in the journal are Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Surgery, Optometry and MEDLINE. The Ophthalmology research presented places emphasis on topics like Cataract surgery, Visual acuity, Retinal, Cornea and Keratomileusis. The concepts on Cataract surgery presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Cataract extraction, Phacoemulsification and Intraocular lens.

Issues in Keratomileusis were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like LASIK, Refractive surgery and Photorefractive keratectomy. In addition to Glaucoma research, the journal aims to explore topics under Intraocular pressure and Optic nerve. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology connects the study in Optometry with the closely related area of Intraocular lenses.

The journal features MEDLINE research that overlaps with concepts in Intensive care medicine. Many of the studies tackled connect Intensive care medicine with a similar field of study like Disease. It connects research in Disease with the related topic of Dermatology.

  • Ophthalmology (27.58%)
  • Glaucoma (15.54%)
  • Surgery (14.57%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • CROSSLINKING TREATMENT OF PROGRESSIVE KERATOCONUS: NEW HOPE (530 citations)
  • Optical coherence tomography – current and future applications (343 citations)
  • Micro-invasive glaucoma surgery: current perspectives and future directions. (305 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Current Opinion in Ophthalmology:

The published articles are organized to address concerns in the fields of Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Surgery, Intraocular pressure and Optometry. Cataract surgery, Cornea, Macular edema, Retinal and Visual acuity are all topics related to Ophthalmology research discussed in the journal publications. The most cited publications focus on Glaucoma but sometimes tackle the closely related topic of MEDLINE which is concerned with Intensive care medicine.

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 foci of the journal are Ophthalmology, Disease, Intensive care medicine, Glaucoma and MEDLINE. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology primarily discusses Ophthalmology topics, particularly Retinal and Intraocular pressure. The journal goes beyond the discussion of Disease as it connects it with closely related disciplines like

  • Bioinformatics which intersects with area such as Macular degeneration,
  • Clinical trial that intertwine with fields like Retinopathy of prematurity,
  • Dermatology together with Uveitis..

Intensive care medicine research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Quality of life and Multimodal imaging. Glaucoma research in the journal involves the investigation of Optical coherence tomography studies, all of which are linked to disciplines such as Optic nerve. The research on MEDLINE tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Medical physics, Pandemic and Medical emergency.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • A review of late intraocular lens opacifications. (8 citations)
  • Pseudoexfoliation syndrome and glaucoma: from genes to disease mechanisms. (4 citations)
  • Flanged fixation: Yamane technique and its application. (4 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 Current Opinion in Ophthalmology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Gary C. Brown (35 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Natalie A. Afshari (34 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Carol L. Shields (24 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Melissa M. Brown (21 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Eric Eggenberger (18 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.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

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

  • Wills Eye Institute (106 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Thomas Jefferson University (63 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (54 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Miami (50 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
  • Johns Hopkins University (45 papers) absent at the last 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, 11.90% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 33.78% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 24.32% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.22% of all publications and 25.68% 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 Opportunities and Further Studies in Ophthalmology

The field of Ophthalmology offers diverse career paths including medical research, surgical procedures, optometry, and analytical positions. Pursuing a career in Ophthalmology opens up a wide range of job opportunities from being a clinical researcher to becoming an eye surgeon. In addition, there are associated fields like Intensive Care Medicine and Disease research which have intermingle aspects with ophthalmology and hence provide another career path for students of this major.

For those who desire to intensify their knowledge and enhance their qualifications, there are numerous degree programs and training paths that are specifically tailored to the Ophthalmology field. These offerings range from a Bachelor’s up to a Doctorate level and many institutions offer expertly curated curriculum that educates students in the various specialties of Ophthalmology. Many of these programs allow students to focus on sub-fields such as Keratomileusis and MEDLINE research, which have been discussed extensively in the Current Opinion in Ophthalmology journal.

Online educational platforms have evolved to become a popular medium for students who prefer flexibility in study schedules. For instance, licensed practical nurse (LPN) programs which often include modules on Ophthalmology are available in various online Institutes. You can consider lpn programs in Idaho online if you aspire to blend the knowledge of practical nursing with Ophthalmology. This could potentially enhance career opportunities in healthcare settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, and eye care clinics.

Just remember, pursuing higher education and advancing your career in this field could significantly contribute to the innovation and improvement of Ophthalmology. It is both personally fulfilling and makes a tangible difference in the lives of people who are reliant on effective eye-care solutions.

Top Publications

  • Artificial intelligence for diabetic retinopathy screening, prediction and management.

    Dinesh V. Gunasekeran;Dinesh V. Gunasekeran;Daniel S.W. Ting;Daniel S.W. Ting;Gavin S.W. Tan;Gavin S.W. Tan;Tien Y. Wong;Tien Y. Wong

    (2020)
    98 Citations
  • Pseudoexfoliation syndrome and glaucoma: from genes to disease mechanisms.

    Ursula Schlötzer-Schrehardt;Chiea Chuen Khor

    (2021)
    42 Citations
  • Glaucoma screening: where are we and where do we need to go?

    Nicholas Y.Q. Tan;David S. Friedman;David S. Friedman;Ingeborg Stalmans;Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed

    (2020)
    37 Citations
  • Artificial intelligence in retinal imaging for cardiovascular disease prediction: current trends and future directions

    (2022)
    33 Citations
  • Update on neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder

    Kathryn B Holroyd;Giovanna S Manzano;Michael Levy

    (2020)
    31 Citations
  • Toward a new definition of glaucomatous optic neuropathy for clinical research.

    Jayant Iyer;Jayme R. Vianna;Balwantray C. Chauhan;Harry A. Quigley

    (2020)
    28 Citations
  • Artificial intelligence in ophthalmology during COVID-19 and in the post COVID-19 era.

    Joelle A Hallak;Angelica C Scanzera;Dimitri T Azar;R V Paul Chan

    (2020)
    23 Citations
  • Corneal hysteresis: ready for prime time?

    (2022)
    18 Citations
  • Generative adversarial networks in ophthalmology: what are these and how can they be used?

    Zhaoran Wang;Gilbert Lim;Gilbert Lim;Wei Yan Ng;Wei Yan Ng;Pearse A. Keane

    (2021)
    18 Citations
  • Development of the Port Delivery System with ranibizumab for neovascular age-related macular degeneration

    (2022)
    17 Citations

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