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Neuro-Ophthalmology
H-index 8

Neuro-Ophthalmology

0165-8107

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/ioph20

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 2752 18 26 8

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 35
Documents by Best Scientists*: 36
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 29
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.323
Impact Factor: N/A

Overview

Top Research Topics at Neuro-Ophthalmology?

The scientific interests tackled in the journal are Surgery, Ophthalmology, Anatomy, Pathology and Audiology. In it, Optic neuropathy, Anesthesia, Radiology and Palsy are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Surgery research. More specifically, the research on Radiology in the journal is related to Magnetic resonance imaging.

The studies in Retinal, Optic nerve, Visual acuity and Visual field under the umbrella field of Ophthalmology overlap with concepts in In patient. The Retinal study tackled is a key component of adjacent topics in the area of Optical coherence tomography. Studies on Anatomy discussed in it link to the field of Lesion.

It focuses on Audiology as well as the interrelated topic of Eye movement. It concentrates on Eye movement topics that focus on Saccadic masking and Smooth pursuit.

  • Surgery (24.06%)
  • Ophthalmology (18.54%)
  • Anatomy (14.03%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • VISUAL MAGNOCELLULAR IMPAIRMENT IN ADULT DEVELOPMENTAL DYSLEXICS (131 citations)
  • Optical ocular tomography (77 citations)
  • Differential Effect of a Bilateral Deep Cerebellar Nuclei Lesion on Externally and Internally Triggered Saccades in Humans (64 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Neuro-Ophthalmology:

The journal articles focus on Audiology, Anatomy, Surgery, Eye movement and Nystagmus. The published articles hold forums on Anatomy that merge themes from other disciplines such as Lesion, Midbrain, Paralysis, Paresis and Neuroscience. The published articles hold forums on Surgery that merge themes from other disciplines such as Ophthalmology, Optic nerve, Etiology and Ophthalmic artery.

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:

Ophthalmology, Radiology, Optic nerve, Magnetic resonance imaging and Dermatology are the subjects of interest in the journal. The journal covers various topics on Ophthalmology such as Arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy, Optic disc oedema, Visual field, Fluorescein angiography and Anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy. Research in Optic neuropathy and the interrelating topic of Fungal sinusitis and Radiation therapy were among the subjects of interest in the Radiology studies discussed in Neuro-Ophthalmology.

Neuro-Ophthalmology covers Optic nerve research under the subject of Anatomy. Some problems in Magnetic resonance imaging that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Asymptomatic and Visual cortex. It focuses on Dermatology research which is adjacent to topics in Multiple sclerosis.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Persistent Globe Flattening in Astronauts following Long-Duration Spaceflight (2 citations)
  • Optic Nerve Head Blood Flow Analysis in Patients with Optic Disc Drusen Using Laser Speckle Flowgraphy. (2 citations)
  • Orbital Metastasis Secondary to Breast Cancer: A Rare Cause of Unilateral External Ophthalmoplegia. (2 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 Neuro-Ophthalmology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Andrew G. Lee (40 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Adolphe Neetens (32 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Gordon T. Plant (31 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Walter M. Jay (28 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Louis F. Dell'Osso (19 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 Neuro-Ophthalmology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Illinois at Chicago (30 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Moorfields Eye Hospital (27 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Antwerp (25 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Case Western Reserve University (24 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Baylor College of Medicine (23 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as 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, 16.47% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 8.45% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 12.68% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 19.72% of all publications and 59.15% 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 Neuro-Ophthalmology

One significant section that appears to be missing from the article is information on the career opportunities, including the pathways to becoming a professional in Neuro-Ophthalmology. Adding a section about the career opportunities in the field can be advantageous for readers who are aspiring professionals or individuals just starting their medical journey. If you are inspired by the impactful research done in the field of Neuro-Ophthalmology and considering a career in this domain, it is crucial to understand that the pathway begins with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of nursing. So, what does becoming a Neuro-Ophthalmologist entail? Primarily, one should have a degree in nursing and specialization in Ophthalmology. However, professionals in this field often choose a more specific area of focus. They might decide to become a nurse practitioner with specialization in Ophthalmology, for example.

To become a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Neuro-Ophthalmology, you must first meet the fundamental nurse practitioner education requirements. This typically involves earning a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN), then gaining necessary work experience, and subsequently completing a Master's program. For more precise details on these prerequisites, specifically in Utah, you can follow this nurse practitioner education requirements in Utah.

Additional certifications related to Ophthalmology and Neurology, along with a strong grounding in Neuro-Ophthalmological research, can be an added advantage to establish yourself in the field.

Neuro-Ophthalmologists are valued in both clinical and research settings, finding opportunities in hospitals, private practices, universities, and research institutions. It's a rewarding career, both intellectually and financially, with the chance to make substantial contributions to the wellbeing of patients and the advancement of medical science.

Top Publications

  • Update on Optic Neuritis: An International View

    Simon J. Hickman;Axel Petzold

    (2021)
    30 Citations
  • Persistent Globe Flattening in Astronauts following Long-Duration Spaceflight

    Thomas H. Mader;C. Robert Gibson;Michael R. Barratt;Neil R. Miller

    (2021)
    30 Citations
  • Multirater Validation of Peripapillary Hyperreflective Ovoid Mass-like Structures (PHOMS).

    Axel Petzold;Axel Petzold;Valerie Biousse;Lulu Bursztyn;Fiona Costello

    (2020)
    23 Citations
  • Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody (MOG-IgG)-Positive Optic Perineuritis

    A. Sebastian Lopez-Chiriboga;Gregory Van Stavern;Eoin P. Flanagan;Sean J. Pittock

    (2020)
    23 Citations
  • Isolated Abducens Nerve Palsy Following Pembrolizumab.

    Korey A Jaben;Korey A Jaben;Jasmine H Francis;Jasmine H Francis;Alexander N Shoushtari;Alexander N Shoushtari;David H Abramson;David H Abramson

    (2020)
    16 Citations
  • Upregulated Retinal Neurofilament Expression in Experimental Optic Neuritis

    (2022)
    9 Citations
  • Styloidogenic Jugular Venous Compression Syndrome with Papilloedema: Case Report and Review of the Literature

    Alvaro Jose Mejia-Vergara;William Sultan;Angelos Kostas;Celene Bardales Mulholland

    (2021)
    9 Citations
  • Very Poor Visual Acuity in Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischaemic Optic Neuropathy.

    Michael Dattilo;Tian Tian;Jason H. Peragallo;Nancy J. Newman

    (2021)
    8 Citations
  • Population-based Rate and Patterns of Diplopia in Giant Cell Arteritis

    Clara M. Castillejo Becerra;Cynthia S. Crowson;Matthew J. Koster;Kenneth J. Warrington

    (2021)
    7 Citations
  • Late Onset Macular Oedema in a Patient with Multiple Sclerosis Treated with Fingolimod

    Anna Camós-Carreras;Salut Alba-Arbalat;Marina Dotti-Boada;Alba Parrado-Carrillo

    (2021)
    5 Citations

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