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Ophthalmic Epidemiology
H-index 14

Ophthalmic Epidemiology

0928-6586

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/iope20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1916 66 70 13

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 103
Documents by Best Scientists*: 96
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 3
SCIMAGO H-index: 78
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.847
Impact Factor: 1.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Ophthalmic Epidemiology?

The journal explores disciplines such as Optometry, Ophthalmology, Visual acuity, Pediatrics and Epidemiology. Ophthalmic Epidemiology addresses concerns in Optometry which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Cataract surgery, Cross-sectional study, Environmental health, Trachoma and Refractive error. The studies in Trachoma featured incorporate elements of Population based and Public health.

The journal concentrated on Ophthalmology research, specifically Glaucoma, Macular degeneration, Fundus (eye), Retinal and Dioptre. It holds forums on Visual acuity that merges themes from other disciplines such as Visual impairment, Quality of life and Audiology. Ophthalmic Epidemiology investigates Visual impairment research which frequently intersects with Gerontology.

In addition to Pediatrics research, the journal aims to explore topics under Diabetic retinopathy, Surgery, Retrospective cohort study, Incidence (epidemiology) and Confidence interval. Confidence interval research discussed in Ophthalmic Epidemiology aim to provide more information in the subject of Internal medicine. Prevalence is a major topic of Epidemiology research presented in it.

  • Optometry (25.18%)
  • Ophthalmology (20.40%)
  • Visual acuity (18.04%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The global impact of eye injuries (466 citations)
  • Overview of Epidemiologic Studies of Diabetic Retinopathy (451 citations)
  • 2002 global update of available data on visual impairment: a compilation of population-based prevalence studies. (390 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Ophthalmic Epidemiology:

The main points discussed in the journal articles deal with Optometry, Ophthalmology, Epidemiology, Visual acuity and Pediatrics. The journal publications address concerns in Optometry which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Cluster sampling, Environmental health, Cross-sectional study, Research design and Glaucoma. The journal publications tackle studies in Incidence (epidemiology) and the interrelated subject of Cohort study to gain insights into Ophthalmology.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Visual acuity

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal aims to foster the development of research in Pediatrics, Epidemiology, Ophthalmology, Optometry and Incidence (epidemiology). The work on Pediatrics tackled in Ophthalmic Epidemiology brings together disciplines like Retinopathy of prematurity, Retrospective cohort study and Cohort. The concepts on Epidemiology presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Meta-analysis and Risk factor.

Visual acuity, Cornea and Keratoconus are some of the facets of Ophthalmology tackled in Ophthalmic Epidemiology. Some problems in Visual acuity that were presented in Ophthalmic Epidemiology overlapped with concepts under Confidence interval and Cataract surgery. Optometry research featured in the journal incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Visual impairment and Refractive error.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Digital Eye Strain Epidemic amid COVID-19 Pandemic - A Cross-sectional Survey. (5 citations)
  • Mean Platelet Volume, Red Cell Distribution Width, and Complete Blood Cell Count Indices in Retinal Vein Occlusions. (5 citations)
  • "Depression, Anxiety and Stress" in a Cohort of Registered Practicing Ophthalmic Surgeons, Post Lockdown during COVID-19 Pandemic in India. (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 Ophthalmic Epidemiology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Anthony W. Solomon (51 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Rebecca Willis (43 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Paul Courtright (42 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Jie Jin Wang (36 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Paul Mitchell (36 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 Ophthalmic Epidemiology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of London (124 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Johns Hopkins University (90 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Melbourne (82 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Sydney (50 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (49 papers) published 8 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, 4.17% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 22.46% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 11.59% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 13.77% of all publications and 52.17% 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.

Educational Pathways for Future Research

Those aspiring to contribute to the world of Ophthalmic Epidemiology must consider their educational background. A solid foundation is crucial for understanding and contributing to the disciplines intertwined in this field such as Optometry, Ophthalmology, Visual acuity, Pediatrics, and Epidemiology. Many of these researchers often come from programs related to healthcare and life sciences.

For instance, individuals interested in Pediatrics or Gerontology may have a background in nursing. With Florida, being one of the U.S. states with a high demand for healthcare professionals, earning a degree in one of the best nursing schools in Florida could be a worthwhile consideration. Not only could this equip them with relevant knowledge, but it could also offer opportunities to collaborate with experts in Ophthalmic Epidemiology.

Besides nursing, there are many educational pathways relevant to aspiring Ophthalmic Epidemiologists. Ultimately, the choice depends on one's interests, career goals, and the specific aspect of Ophthalmic Epidemiology they wish to explore.

Top Publications

  • INCIDENCE OF HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS KERATITIS AND OTHER OCULAR DISEASE: GLOBAL REVIEW AND ESTIMATES

    Ian McCormick;Charlotte R James;Nicky J Welton;Philippe Mayaud

    (2021)
    42 Citations
  • Tutorial on Biostatistics: Longitudinal Analysis of Correlated Continuous Eye Data.

    Gui-Shuang Ying;Maureen G Maguire;Robert J Glynn;Bernard Rosner

    (2021)
    37 Citations
  • The prevalence of eye injury in the United States, estimates from a meta-analysis

    Thomas Swain;Gerald McGwin

    (2020)
    33 Citations
  • A Systematic Review of Clinical Practice Guidelines for Age-related Macular Degeneration

    (2022)
    25 Citations
  • Usage Patterns of Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) Differ by Glaucoma Type: IRIS Registry Analysis 2013-2018.

    Shuang-An Yang;Shuang-An Yang;William G Mitchell;William G Mitchell;Nathan Hall;Tobias Elze

    (2021)
    25 Citations
  • Mean Platelet Volume, Red Cell Distribution Width, and Complete Blood Cell Count Indices in Retinal Vein Occlusions.

    Antonio Pinna;Tiziana Porcu;Jacopo Marzano;Francesco Boscia

    (2021)
    22 Citations
  • Prevalence and Causes of Visual Impairment and Blindness among Adult Chinese in Hong Kong - The Hong Kong Eye Study.

    Qi Sheng You;Qi Sheng You;Bonnie K N Choy;Jonathan C H Chan;Alex L K Ng

    (2020)
    21 Citations
  • Eye Abnormalities in Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: A Systematic Review

    (2022)
    17 Citations
  • The Association Between Physical Activity and Cataracts Among 17,777 People Aged 15–69 Years Residing in Spain

    Guillermo F López-Sánchez;Shahina Pardhan;Mike Trott;Sheila Sánchez-Castillo

    (2020)
    17 Citations
  • Association of Systemic Inflammatory Factors with Progression to Advanced Age-related Macular Degeneration.

    Brandie D Wagner;Brandie D Wagner;Jennifer L Patnaik;Alan G Palestine;Ashley A Frazer-Abel

    (2021)
    17 Citations

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