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International Ophthalmology
H-index 16

International Ophthalmology

0165-5701

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/10792

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1990 31 38 13

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 76
Documents by Best Scientists*: 85
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 57
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.642
Impact Factor: 1.4

Overview

Top Research Topics at International Ophthalmology?

The journal investigates studies in Ophthalmology, Surgery, Visual acuity, Glaucoma and Intraocular pressure. Aside from research in Ophthalmology, the journal also discusses In patient studies. In International Ophthalmology, Retinal detachment and Cornea are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Surgery research.

It links adjacent topics like Visual acuity with Optometry. International Ophthalmology focused on Glaucoma research but expanded to cover Visual field. The Vitrectomy study tackling the subject of Pars plana is the focus of the journal.

Retinal study tackled is connected to the field of Retina. Most of the Cataract surgery studies addressed also intersect with Intraocular lens.

  • Ophthalmology (52.83%)
  • Surgery (28.00%)
  • Visual acuity (21.92%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The natural history of uveitis. (396 citations)
  • The Oxford Clinical Cataract Classification and Grading System. (197 citations)
  • Lens guide suture for transport and fixation in secondary IOL implantation after intracapsular extraction. (183 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at International Ophthalmology:

The most cited papers generally zeroe in on subjects such as Ophthalmology, Surgery, Visual acuity, Glaucoma and Intraocular pressure. The Ophthalmology study tackled in the journal publications is a key component of adjacent topics in the area of Retina. The journal articles tackle studies in Internal medicine and the interrelated subject of Diabetes mellitus to gain insights into Surgery.

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 International Ophthalmology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Gholam A. Peyman (80 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Carl P. Herbort (41 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Moncef Khairallah (26 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Francesco Pichi (24 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Piergiorgio Neri (20 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 3 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 International Ophthalmology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • L V Prasad Eye Institute (83 papers) published 19 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
  • All India Institute of Medical Sciences (82 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Louisiana State University (68 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Tehran University of Medical Sciences (61 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Moorfields Eye Hospital (60 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 3 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, 14.40% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 16.14% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 4.93% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.04% of all publications and 61.88% 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 in Ophthalmology Research

As the article has discussed, Ophthalmology is a key area of medical research, offering vast opportunities for scholars interested in topics such as Eye Surgery, Visual Acuity, Glaucoma and Intraocular Pressure. This may inspire enthusiasts about this field to pursue a career in Ophthalmology, and contribute to the advancements in vision sciences.

For example, in the State of Oregon, a career in Nursing might be critical for actively contributing in Ophthalmology. One could easily become part of critical research in managing patient studies, implementing new processes learned from the research or even participating in the research studies. For more insights on how to kick-start such journey in Oregon, you may want to read on how to become a nurse in Oregon.

Moreover, as a nurse, medical researcher or an ophthalmologist, one can have direct implications in the field, transcending traditional role boundaries. The collaboration of medical professionals such as nurses lends to the depth of patient studies, so integral to Ophthalmology research. In conclusion, career opportunities in Ophthalmology research are both diverse and exciting, leading to many innovations in improving and understanding vision care.

Top Publications

  • Masqueraders of multiple evanescent white dot syndrome (MEWDS)

    Jonathan F Russell;Francesco Pichi;Francesco Pichi;Nathan L Scott;Matthew J Hartley

    (2020)
    50 Citations
  • Thirty years of eye bank experience at a single centre in India.

    Sunita Chaurasia;Ashik Mohamed;Prashant Garg;Dorairajan Balasubramanian

    (2020)
    36 Citations
  • Ocular sarcoidosis: clinical experience and recent pathogenetic and therapeutic advancements

    (2020)
    35 Citations
  • Two different populations of Müller cells stabilize the structure of the fovea: an optical coherence tomography study

    Andreas Bringmann;Jan Darius Unterlauft;Renate Wiedemann;Thomas Barth

    (2020)
    33 Citations
  • Abnormal quantitative pupillary light responses following COVID-19

    (2022)
    31 Citations
  • Femtosecond laser-assisted stromal keratophakia for keratoconus: A systemic review and meta-analysis.

    Andri K Riau;Hla Myint Htoon;Jorge L Alió Del Barrio;Mario Nubile

    (2021)
    28 Citations
  • Reliability of foveal avascular zone metrics automatically measured by Cirrus optical coherence tomography angiography in healthy subjects

    Aidi Lin;Danqi Fang;Cuilian Li;Carol Y Cheung

    (2020)
    24 Citations
  • Natural and iatrogenic ocular manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review

    Rosanna Dammacco;Silvana Guerriero;Giovanni Alessio;Franco Dammacco

    (2021)
    19 Citations
  • Epi-off-lenticule-on corneal collagen cross-linking in thin keratoconic corneas.

    Carlo Cagini;F Riccitelli;M Messina;F Piccinelli

    (2020)
    17 Citations
  • Degenerative lamellar macular holes: tractional development and morphological alterations

    Andreas Bringmann;Jan Darius Unterlauft;Renate Wiedemann;Thomas Barth

    (2021)
    17 Citations

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