2026 David A. Sullivan: Medicine Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Medicine	77	18368	17257	9167	8470	296	23932

Overview

David A. Sullivan is affiliated with the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in the United States. Their primary research focus lies within the field of Medicine, with a significant emphasis on Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, and Physiology.

The research topics addressed by David A. Sullivan include ocular surface and contact lens studies, corneal surgery and treatments, glaucoma and retinal disorders, facial rejuvenation and surgery techniques, skin protection and aging, and olfactory and sensory function studies. These topics reflect a broad scope centered on ocular health and related medical interventions.

Frequent coauthors in their work include Jennifer P. Craig, James S. Wolffsohn, Fiona Stapleton, Lyndon Jones, and Wendy R. Kam. This collaborative network suggests active engagement with peers specializing in ophthalmology and related fields.

David A. Sullivan has contributed publications to a range of scientific venues. The main publication outlets are:

American Journal of Ophthalmology
The Ocular Surface
Cornea
Experimental Eye Research
Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science

Recent papers authored or coauthored by David A. Sullivan include:

TFOS Lifestyle: Impact of cosmetics on the ocular surface (2023), published in The Ocular Surface

Other notable recent publications of their collaborative network relevant to related fields include studies on the effects of cosmetic preservatives and treatments on meibomian gland epithelial cells and ocular surface health; however, these were authored by other researchers.

Best Publications

TFOS DEWS II pathophysiology report

Anthony J. Bron;Anthony J. Bron;Cintia S. de Paiva;Sunil K. Chauhan;Stefano Bonini

1767
Citations
Prevalence of dry eye syndrome among US women.

Debra A Schaumberg;David A Sullivan;Julie E Buring;Julie E Buring;M.Reza Dana

1617
Citations
The international workshop on meibomian gland dysfunction: Executive summary

Kelly K. Nichols;Gary N. Foulks;Anthony J. Bron;Ben J. Glasgow

1108
Citations
The International Workshop on Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: Report of the Subcommittee on Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology of the Meibomian Gland

Erich Knop;Nadja Knop;Thomas Millar;Hiroto Obata

1040
Citations
Impact of Dry Eye Syndrome on Vision-Related Quality of Life

Biljana Miljanovic;Reza Dana;David A. Sullivan;Debra Ann Schaumberg;Debra Ann Schaumberg

1032
Citations
TFOS DEWS II Report Executive Summary

Jennifer P. Craig;J. Daniel Nelson;J. Daniel Nelson;Dimitri T. Azar;Carlos Belmonte

863
Citations
Prevalence of dry eye disease among US men: estimates from the Physicians' Health Studies.

Debra Ann Schaumberg;Reza Dana;Julie Elizabeth Buring;David A. Sullivan

749
Citations
Hormone replacement therapy and dry eye syndrome.

Debra Ann Schaumberg;Julie Elizabeth Buring;David A. Sullivan;Reza Dana

597
Citations
Identification of androgen, estrogen and progesterone receptor mRNAs in the eye.

L. Alexandra Wickham;Jianping Gao;Ikuko Toda;Eduardo M. Rocha

489
Citations
Androgen Deficiency, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, and Evaporative Dry Eye

David A. Sullivan;David A. Sullivan;Benjamin D. Sullivan;James E. Evans;Frank Schirra;Frank Schirra

466
Citations
TFOS DEWS II Sex, Gender, and Hormones Report

David A. Sullivan;Eduardo M. Rocha;Pasquale Aragona;Janine A. Clayton

423
Citations
Effect of androgen deficiency on the human meibomian gland and ocular surface

Kathleen L. Krenzer;M. Reza Dana;M. Reza Dana;M. David Ullman;Jennifer M. Cermak;Jennifer M. Cermak

358
Citations
The TFOS International Workshop on Contact Lens Discomfort: Executive Summary

Jason J. Nichols;Mark D. P. Willcox;Anthony J. Bron;Carlos Belmonte

332
Citations
TFOS DEWS II Introduction

J. Daniel Nelson;J. Daniel Nelson;Jennifer P. Craig;Esen K. Akpek;Dimitri T. Azar

322
Citations
Identification of androgen receptor protein and 5alpha-reductase mRNA in human ocular tissues.

E M Rocha;L A Wickham;L A da Silveira;K L Krenzer

291
Citations
Androgen influence on the meibomian gland.

David A. Sullivan;Benjamin D. Sullivan;M. David Ullman;Eduardo M. Rocha

290
Citations
Lacrimal Gland, Tear Film, and Dry Eye Syndromes 2

David A. Sullivan;Michael E. Stern;Kazuo Tsubota;Darlene A. Dartt

274
Citations
Epidemiology of dry eye syndrome.

Debra A. Schaumberg;David A. Sullivan;M. Reza Dana

254
Citations
Influence of aging on the polar and neutral lipid profiles in human meibomian gland secretions

Benjamin D. Sullivan;James E. Evans;M. Reza Dana;David A. Sullivan

218
Citations
Hormone replacement therapy and dry eye syndrome.

D.A Schaumberg;J.E Buring;D.A Sullivan;M.R Dana

1
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Debra A. Schaumberg University of Utah

Reza Dana Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Charles R. Wira Dartmouth College

Husein A. Ajwa University of California, Davis

Kurt J. Bloch Harvard University

Mark D. P. Willcox University of New South Wales

Louis R. Pasquale Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Carlos Belmonte Miguel Hernandez University

Julie E. Buring Brigham and Women's Hospital

Murat Dogru Keio University

External Links

Personal website of David A. Sullivan

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