OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Eye & Contact Lens-Science and Clinical Practice is 5. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-03-01 to 2024-03-01.)

Article	Citations
Role of Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 in Ocular Surface Disorders	42
The Prevalence of Bacteria, Fungi, Viruses, and Acanthamoeba From 3,004 Cases of Keratitis, Endophthalmitis, and Conjunctivitis	38
A Review of Imaging Biomarkers of the Ocular Surface	34
Comparative Evaluation of Visual Outcomes After Bilateral Implantation of a Diffractive Trifocal Intraocular Lens and an Extended Depth of Focus Intraocular Lens	30
The Efficacy of Intense Pulsed Light Combined With Meibomian Gland Expression for the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease Due to Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: A Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial	30
Oral Gabapentinoids and Nerve Blocks for the Treatment of Chronic Ocular Pain	28
Bilateral EK Rejection After COVID-19 Vaccine	26
Myopia Control With Orthokeratology: A Review	25
A Retrospective Study of Treatment Outcomes and Prognostic Factors of Intense Pulsed Light Therapy Combined With Meibomian Gland Expression in Patients With Meibomian Gland Dysfunction	24
COVID-19 and Dry Eye	23
A Deep Learning Approach in Rebubbling After Descemet's Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty	23
Biomarkers in Tears and Ocular Surface: A Window for Neurodegenerative Diseases	23
Evaluation of Ocular Surface and Dry Eye Symptoms in Face Mask Users	22
Efficacy of Azithromycin Eyedrops for Individuals With Meibomian Gland Dysfunction–Associated Posterior Blepharitis	21
Evaluation of the Quality, Reliability, and Educational Content of YouTube Videos as an Information Source for Soft Contact Lenses	20
Next-Generation Sequencing of the Ocular Surface Microbiome: In Health, Contact Lens Wear, Diabetes, Trachoma, and Dry Eye	20
Arthrographis kalrae Keratitis Complicated by Endophthalmitis: A Case Report With Literature Review	19
The Efficacy of Atropine Combined With Orthokeratology in Slowing Axial Elongation of Myopia Children: A Meta-Analysis	19
Tear Proteases and Protease Inhibitors: Potential Biomarkers and Disease Drivers in Ocular Surface Disease	18
Pediatric Microbial Keratitis With Overnight Orthokeratology in Russia	17
Corneal Changes After Belantamab Mafodotin in Multiple Myeloma Patients	16
Contact Lens–Associated Microbial Keratitis in a Tertiary Eye Care Center in Turkey	16
Current and Future Pharmacological Therapies for the Management of Dry Eye	16
Reliable, Noncontact Imaging Tool for the Evaluation of Meibomian Gland Function: Sirius Meibography	15
Increased Screen Time and Dry Eye: Another Complication of COVID-19	15

Epidemiology, Microbiology, and Genetics of Contact Lens–Related and Non–Contact Lens-Related Infectious Keratitis	14
Effect of Orthokeratology Lens on Contrast Sensitivity Function and High-Order Aberrations in Children and Adults	14
Zone of Clear Single Binocular Vision in Myopic Orthokeratology	13
Characteristics, Behaviors, and Awareness of Contact Lens Wearers Purchasing Lenses Over the Internet	12
Compounding of Low-Concentration Atropine for Myopia Control	12
Imaging Biomarkers for Dry Eye Disease	12
Comparison of Administration of 0.02% Atropine and Orthokeratology for Myopia Control	12
Determining the Most Suitable Tomography-Based Parameters to Describe Progression in Keratoconus. The Retrospective Digital Computer Analysis of Keratoconus Evolution Project	11
Corneal Biomechanical Evaluation After Conventional Corneal Crosslinking With Oxygen Enrichment	11
Corneal Elevation, Power, and Astigmatism to Assess Toric Orthokeratology Lenses in Moderate-to-High Astigmats	11
Correction of Irregular Astigmatism With New-Generation Hybrid Contact Lenses	11
Clinical Outcome of Hybrid Contact Lenses in Keratoconus	11
Quality-of-Life Improvement After Scleral Lens Fitting in Patients With Keratoconus	11
Cationic Surfactant–Natural Clay Complex as a Novel Agent Against Acanthamoeba castellanii Belonging to the T4 Genotype	10
Estimated Prevalence of Keratoconus in the United States From a Large Vision Insurance Database	10
Conjunctival Flaps: A Case Series and Review of the Literature	10
Comparative Analysis of Two Clinical Diagnostic Methods of the Corneoscleral Geometry	10
Online Vs In-person Education: Evaluating the Potential Influence of Teaching Modality on Dry Eye Symptoms and Risk Factors During the COVID-19 Pandemic	9
Not All Dry Eye in Contact Lens Wear Is Contact Lens–Induced	9
Contact Lens Safety for the Correction of Refractive Error in Healthy Eyes	9
Fitting Scleral Lenses Less Than 15 mm in Diameter: A Review of the Literature	9
Potential Biomarkers for Allergic Conjunctival Diseases	9
Contact Lens Discomfort Management: Outcomes of Common Interventions	9
Face Mask–Associated Recurrent Corneal Erosion Syndrome and Corneal Infection	9
Regimen Study of High Myopia–Partial Reduction Orthokeratology	9
Assessment of a Novel Lens Surface Treatment for Scleral Lens Wearers With Dry Eye	8
Efficacy of the Systane iLux Thermal Pulsation System for the Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction After 1 Week and 1 Month: A Prospective Study	8
Neurotrophic Keratopathy: Ophthalmology's Diabetic Foot Problem	8
Evaluation of In Vitro Wettability of Soft Contact Lenses Using Tear Supplements	8
Era of “Dr. YouTube”: Evaluation of YouTube Videos as a Valid Source for Patient Education on Keratoconus	8
Is It Possible to Predict Progression of Childhood Myopia Using Short-Term Axial Change After Orthokeratology?	8
Tear Levels of IGFBP-3: A Potential Biomarker for Diabetic Nerve Changes in the Cornea	8
Orthokeratology Lenses Versus Administration of 0.01% Atropine Eye Drops for Axial Length Elongation in Children With Myopic Anisometropia	8
Ocular Surface and Conjunctival Cytology Findings in Patients With Confirmed COVID-19	8
Acanthamoeba Keratitis in Minors With Orthokeratology (OK) Lens Use: A Case Series	7
The Impact of Cosmetics on the Physical Dimension and Optical Performance of Contemporary Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses	7
Relation Between Body Mass Index and Dry Eye Disease: The Japan Public Health Center–Based Prospective Study for the Next Generation	7
Disrupted Glycocalyx as a Source of Ocular Surface Biomarkers	7
Association Between Dry Eye and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Subclinical Inflammation May Be Part of the Process	7
Combined Intrastromal Voriconazole and Amphotericin B Treatment for Persistent Fungal Keratitis	7
Risk Factors for Contact Lens–Related Microbial Keratitis and Associated Vision Loss in a South Indian Population	7
Analysis of Corneal Densitometry and Endothelial Cell Function in Fuchs Uveitis Syndrome	7
Effect of Bandage Contact Lens Exchange on Pain and Healing After Photorefractive Keratectomy—A Randomized Control Trial	7
Polymicrobial Keratitis: Risk Factors, Clinical Characteristics, Bacterial Profile, and Antimicrobial Resistance	7
Demodex Blepharitis: A Comprehensive Review of the Disease, Current Management, and Emerging Therapies	7
Retardation of Myopia by Multifocal Soft Contact Lens and Orthokeratology: A 1-Year Randomized Clinical Trial	7
Evaluation of Ocular Surface Characteristics in Dry Eye Disease With and Without Soft Contact Lens Wear: A Comparative Study	7
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction and Its Association With Ocular Discomfort in Patients With Ocular Prosthesis	7
Long-Term Descemetocele Management With Prosthetic Replacement of the Ocular Surface Ecosystem (PROSE) Treatment	7
Visual Rehabilitation With Contact Lenses Following Open Globe Trauma	7

Tolerance to Residual Refractive Errors After Trifocal and Trifocal Toric Intraocular Lens Implantation	7
Efficiency and Safety of Scleral Lenses in Rehabilitation of Refractive Errors and High Order Aberrations After Penetrating Keratoplasty	6
Infectious Scleritis: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management	6
Intrasession Repeatability of the Contact Angle Measured Using the Captive Bubble Method and Agreement Assessed Between Different Analysis Software Programs	6
A Case of Nocardia farcinica Keratitis in a Pediatric Contact Lens Wearer	6
Intrastromal Descemet Membrane Transplantation as a Potential Alternative to Bowman Layer Inlays in Eyes With Advanced Keratoconus	6
Evaluation of the Lubricating Effect of Hyaluronic Acid on Contact Lenses Using a Pendulum-Type Friction Tester Under Mimicking Physiological Conditions	6
The Relationship Between Vision and Comfort in Contact Lens Wear	6
Demodex-Mite Infestation in Cilia and its Association With Ocular Surface Parameters in Japanese Volunteers	6
Intense Pulse Light Combined With Low-Level Light Therapy in Dry Eye Disease: A Systematic Review	6
Surgical Management of the Ocular Surface in Neurotrophic Keratopathy: Amniotic Membrane, Conjunctival Grafts, Lid Surgery, and Neurotization	6
Tear Organic Acid Analysis After Corneal Collagen Crosslinking in Keratoconus	6
Characteristics of Higher-Order Aberrations in Different Stages of Keratoconus	6
Remodeling of Cornea With Isotretinoin Treatment	5
The Early Effects of Alcohol Consumption on Functional Visual Acuity, Tear Functions, and the Ocular Surface	5
Determining the Best Management Strategy for Preventing Short-Term Effects of Digital Display Use on Dry Eyes	5
Subconjunctival Aflibercept for the Treatment of Formed Corneal Neovascularization	5
Use of Soft Contact Lens for Esthetic and Functional Rehabilitation	5
Miniscleral Contact Lens in Pediatric Age Group: Indications, Safety, and Efficacy	5
Severe Ocular Complications Associated With Wearing of Contact Lens in Japan	5
The Effects of a Senofilcon A Contact Lens With and Without a Photochromic Additive on Positive Dysphotopsia Across Age	5
Contact Lenses for Ocular Surface Disease	5
Efficacy of Care and Antibiotic Use for Chalazia and Hordeola	5
Dry Eye–Related Risk Factors for Digital Eye Strain	5
Compression Factor and Visual Performance in Adults Treated With Orthokeratology	5
Compounded 0.01% Atropine—What's in the Bottle?	5
Scleral Lens Use in Neurotrophic Keratopathy: A Review of Current Concepts and Practice	5
Presbyopia Correction Using Multifocal Soft Contact Lenses in Patients With Monofocal Intraocular Lenses	5
Agreement of Anterior Segment Parameters Between Schiempflug Topography and Swept-Source Optic Coherence Based Optic Biometry in Keratoconus and Healthy Subjects	5
The Gut–Eye Axis: Correlation Between the Gut Microbiota and Autoimmune Dry Eye in Individuals With Sjögren Syndrome	5
Influence of Sodium Hyaluronate Concentration in Tear Meniscus Height: 10-min Dynamic Profile After Single Instillation	5
Effect of Eye Spray Phospholipid Concentration on the Tear Film and Ocular Comfort	5
The Characteristics and Risk Factors of Very Asymmetric Keratoconus	5
Simple Oral Mucosal Epithelial Transplantation in a Patient With Bilateral Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency	5
Video Viewing Blink Rate in Normal and Dry Eyes	5
Intraobserver Repeatability Assessment of the S390L Firefly WDR Slitlamp in Patients With Dry Eye Disease: Objective, Automated, and Noninvasive Measures	5