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Ophthalmology and Therapy
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Ophthalmology and Therapy

2193-8245

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/40123

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1299 45 61 19

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 87
Documents by Best Scientists*: 103
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 4
SCIMAGO H-index: 42
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.187
Impact Factor: 3.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Ophthalmology and therapy?

The main points discussed in Ophthalmology and therapy deals with Ophthalmology, Visual acuity, Surgery, Glaucoma and Intraocular pressure. While it primarily focused on Ophthalmology, it also opened dialogues on the discipline of In patient. The research on Visual acuity tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Diabetic retinopathy, Optometry, Adverse effect and Retrospective cohort study.

The majority of Surgery studies in Ophthalmology and therapy are focused on the subject of Randomized controlled trial. The Glaucoma study tackled is a key component of adjacent topics in the area of Stent. Specifically, studies on Ocular hypertension are prevalent in the Intraocular pressure works discussed.

Phacoemulsification and Intraocular lens are some topics wherein Cataract surgery research discussed in the journal have an impact. Issues in Fluocinolone acetonide were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Implant and Diabetic macular edema. In addition to Macular degeneration, Ophthalmology and therapy tackled discussions on Aflibercept.

  • Ophthalmology (50.63%)
  • Visual acuity (19.75%)
  • Surgery (16.71%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Intraocular Pressure Effects of Common Topical Steroids for Post-Cataract Inflammation: Are They All the Same? (67 citations)
  • Systematic Literature Review of Clinical and Economic Outcomes of Micro-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (51 citations)
  • Newly Diagnosed Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Randomized to 2 Trabecular Bypass Stents or Prostaglandin: Outcomes Through 36 Months (46 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Ophthalmology and therapy:

The most cited papers investigate areas of study like Ophthalmology, Surgery, Glaucoma, Intraocular pressure and Cataract surgery. The published Ophthalmology research zeroes in on concepts in Cornea but also tackles themes under In patient. In addition to Glaucoma research, the most cited papers aim to explore topics under Stent and Cohort.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Visual acuity

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal tackles a plethora of topics, such as Ophthalmology, Visual acuity, Cataract surgery, Intraocular pressure and Glaucoma. It tackles research in various disciplines, including Ophthalmology and In patient. Visual acuity research featured in Ophthalmology and therapy incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Refractory, Macular degeneration, Optometry, Disease and Pediatrics.

The journal focuses on Cataract surgery but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Refraction, Glaucoma surgery, Pseudoexfoliation syndrome and Intraocular lens. While the journal focused on Intraocular pressure, it was also able to explore topics like Supine position and Primary outcome. Ophthalmology and therapy focuses on Glaucoma as well as the interrelated topic of Eye care.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Metformin, A Potential Role in Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (4 citations)
  • Ophthalmological Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccination in Patients with Inflammatory Eye Diseases and Autoimmune Disorders. (4 citations)
  • Characteristics of Patients with Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome at a Tertiary Eye Care Center in Jordan: A Retrospective Chart Review. (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 Ophthalmology and therapy (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Majid Moshirfar (24 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Yasmyne C Ronquillo (16 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Phillip C Hoopes (13 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Francesco Bandello (10 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Praveen J Patel (9 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 more 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 Ophthalmology and therapy (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Utah (23 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Charles Stark Draper Laboratory (20 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Manchester Royal Eye Hospital (14 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • UCL Institute of Ophthalmology (13 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Moorfields Eye Hospital (11 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 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, 7.78% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 21.69% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 12.05% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 20.48% of all publications and 45.78% 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 Pathways in Ophthalmology Research

While this article provides insight into various research topics within the field of ophthalmology, it is also essential to understand the career pathways open to individuals interested in contributing to ophthalmology research. There are various pathways to consider, depending on your level of education, ranging from registered nurses to research scientists.

For instance, becoming a registered nurse specializing in ophthalmology can be beneficial. Nurses play a crucial role in healthcare, often serving as a bridge between the patient and the doctor. They can also take up roles in research, assisting with patient recruitment, data collection and ensuring protocol adherence. If you're interested, you can check out this useful guide on how to become a registered nurse in Minnesota online.

Another pathway includes becoming an ophthalmologist, a medical doctor specializing in eye and vision care. This pathway requires more in-depth education and training, but it also opens up opportunities to lead clinical trials and other research activities. Apart from that, you may also consider becoming a vision scientist. Vision scientists often hold a PhD and conduct experimental research to advance our understanding of visual mechanisms and disorders.

Remember, regardless of the pathway you choose, a career in ophthalmology research promises the opportunity to contribute to our understanding of eye diseases and the advancement of eye care.

Top Publications

  • Corneal Epithelial Findings in Patients with Multiple Myeloma Treated with Antibody–Drug Conjugate Belantamab Mafodotin in the Pivotal, Randomized, DREAMM-2 Study

    Asim V. Farooq;Simona Degli Esposti;Rakesh Popat;Praneetha Thulasi

    (2020)
    127 Citations
  • Blue Light Exposure: Ocular Hazards and Prevention—A Narrative Review

    (2023)
    85 Citations
  • The Gut-Eye Axis: Lessons Learned from Murine Models.

    Jason L Floyd;Maria B Grant

    (2020)
    80 Citations
  • Ophthalmology Practice During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: The University of Pittsburgh Experience in Promoting Clinic Safety and Embracing Video Visits.

    Andrew M. Williams;Gagan Kalra;Patrick W. Commiskey;Eve M.R. Bowers

    (2020)
    75 Citations
  • COVID-19 Disease and Ophthalmology: An Update.

    María A. Amesty;Jorge L. Alió del Barrio;Jorge L. Alió

    (2020)
    59 Citations
  • Addressing Social Determinants of Vision Health

    (2022)
    49 Citations
  • What can GPT-4 do for Diagnosing Rare Eye Diseases? A Pilot Study

    (2023)
    40 Citations
  • Update and Recommendations for Ocular Manifestations of COVID-19 in Adults and Children: A Narrative Review.

    Veena Danthuluri;Maria B. Grant

    (2020)
    38 Citations
  • The Role of Systemic Antimicrobials in the Treatment of Endophthalmitis: A Review and an International Perspective

    Andrzej Grzybowski;Magdalena Turczynowska;Stephen G. Schwartz;Nidhi Relhan

    (2020)
    34 Citations
  • Incorporating Video Visits into Ophthalmology Practice: A Retrospective Analysis and Patient Survey to Assess Initial Experiences and Patient Acceptability at an Academic Eye Center.

    Gagan Kalra;Andrew M. Williams;Patrick W. Commiskey;Eve M.R. Bowers

    (2020)
    30 Citations

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