OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Ophthalmology is 4. 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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Efficacy and Predictive Factors of Oral Spironolactone Treatment in Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy	46
Clear Lensectomy with Hydrus Stent in Black and Afro-Latino Patients: A 1-Year Retrospective Study	38
Efficacy of Topical Azithromycin versus Systemic Doxycycline in Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction	37
Association between Aqueous Humor Cytokines and Structural Characteristics Based on Optical Coherence Tomography in Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema	26
Association Between Dietary Patterns and Myopia Among Children and Adolescents: A School‐Based Cross‐Sectional Study	23
Prevalence of Refractive Error Among School Children in Malawi	23
Comparisons of Intraocular Lens Calculation Formulas for Eyes With Astigmatism: Systemic Review and Network Meta‐Analysis	21
Targeting T Cell–Mediated Inflammation: Clinical Benefits of Lifitegrast in Improving Symptoms and Signs of Dry Eye Disease	21
Assessment of Ocular Torsion in Exotropic Patients Following Horizontal Strabismus Surgery: A Comparative Analysis Using Conventional Color Fundus Photography and Spectralis Optical Coherence Tomograp	20
Interest of Widefield-Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography for Diagnosis and Follow-Up of Retinal Neovascularisation in Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy	20
The Ocular Manifestations of Individuals With Down Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis	20
Application of Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing in the Diagnosis of Infectious Keratitis	19
Sustainable Solutions for Eye Drop Plastic Waste: Challenges, Innovations, and Environmental Impact	18
Comparison of Postocclusion Pressure Surge Between Pressure Sensing and Traditional Phacoemulsification Handpieces	18
Reinterventions After PreserFlo Implantation: A Report on Results in Clinical Practice	18
Structural and Vascular Features of Macula Related to the Recurrence of Macular Edema in Central Retinal Vein Occlusion After Anti‐VEGF Therapy	18
Endoscopic Vitrectomy Combined with 3D Heads‐Up Viewing System in Treating Traumatic Ocular Injury	17
Impact of Dietary Antioxidant Supplements on Atrophic Lesion Progression in Stargardt Disease: A Retrospective Observational Study	17
Vision‐Related Quality of Life among Patients Attending the Diabetes and Eye Clinics in Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya	17
Relationship of Retinal Vessel Caliber with Age-Related Macular Degeneration	16
Crosslinking vs. Observation in Fellow Eyes of Keratoconus Patients	16
A Novel, Low-Cost Glaucoma Calculator to Identify Glaucoma Patients and Stratify Management	15
Exploring the Prevalence and Biological Features of Astigmatism in Primary School Children in Zibo City, China	15
The 100 Most Frequently Cited Articles on Myopia	14
A Cross‐Sectional Study of Myopia and Morning Melatonin Status in Northern Irish Adolescent Children	14

Effects of Cycloplegic Agents on Ocular Parameters in Children with Myopia and Hyperopia	14
Application of High-Throughput Sequencing Technology in Identifying the Pathogens in Endophthalmitis	14
Three‐Dimensional Digital Visualization System–Assisted Vitrectomy for Infectious Endophthalmitis	13
Evaluating the Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema with Aflibercept Based on a Regional Network of Ophthalmologic Care Givers	13
Comparison of Accelerated and Standard Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking Treatments in Experimental Fungal Keratitis for Aspergillus fumigatus	12
Exploring the Role of ROCK Inhibition in Corneal Edema Through Crosstalk Between Epithelial and Endothelial Cells	12
Effect of 25‐Gauge Needle–Assisted Phacoemulsification of Dislocated Intravitreal Lens Nucleus	11
Evaluation of Parameters and Nozzle Tip Damage after Clinical Use of Three Hydrophilic Intraocular Lens Injector Models	11
Impact of Intraoperative Descemet Membrane Perforations on Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty Outcomes	10
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Navigating the Core Challenges of Atropine Therapy in Myopia: A Mechanistic and Clinical Analysis of Dose, Response, and Durability	10
Early‐Onset Cone Photoreceptor Degeneration Is Associated With High Myopia in RPGR ‐Related Retinal Dystrophy	10
Corneal Epithelial Defects in Diabetic Patients Following Pars Plana Vitrectomy	10
Clinical Effects Observation of ICL Implantation With Personalized Surgically Induced Astigmatism for Correcting Low to Moderate Astigmatism With Myopia in Patients	10
Extracellular‐Matrix Mechanics Regulate the Ocular Physiological and Pathological Activities	10
Etiological Factors and Visual Outcomes of Dense Vitreous Hemorrhage in Patients Aged 80 years and above over the Past Decade in a Tertiary General Hospital	9
Corneal Astigmatism Alteration after Combined Silicone Oil Removal and Cataract Surgery with Intraocular Lens Implantation	9
Comparison of Phacoemulsification Alone and With Trabecular Microbypass Stent in Primary Open‐Angle Glaucoma and Normal‐Tension Glaucoma	9
Effect of Preserved Versus Preservative‐Free Artificial Tears on the Corneal Epithelial Thickness Mapping by MS‐39 in Dry Eye Patients	8
Association of Abnormal Renal Profiles with Subretinal Fluid in Diabetic Macular Edema	8
ICL Postimplantation Decentration and Tilt in Myopic Patients with Primary Iridociliary Cysts	8
New Clues to the Pathogenesis of Idiopathic Orbital Inflammation: Elevated IL‐8 and MCP‐1 in Tear Fluid	8
Evaluation of Turkish Ophthalmologists’ Opinions on Surgical Waste During Cataract Surgery	8
Evaluation of Lacrimal Punctal Changes by Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography after Punctal Dilation Versus Punctal Plug Insertion in Cases of Inflammatory Punctual Stenosis	8
Comparative Clinical Outcomes of Different Orbitotomy Approaches in the Surgical Management of Orbital Tumors	8
Mutational Profile and Retinal Phenotypes of PCARE-Related Cone-Rod Dystrophies in a Mexican Cohort	8
Results of XEN45 Gel Stent Implantation in the Treatment of Primary Open‐Angle Glaucoma Using 5, 10 or 20 μg Mitomycin C: A Pilot Study	8
Efficacy and Safety of Aurolab Aqueous Drainage Implant Compared With Baerveldt Glaucoma Implant for Refractory Glaucoma at One Year: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis	8
Efficacy and Safety of an Ophthalmic DMPC‐Based Nanoemulsion in Patients with Dry Eye Disease: A Phase I/II Randomized Clinical Trial	8
Screening and Identification of Basement Membrane–Related Gene Signatures for Diagnosis in Keratoconus Through WGCNA and Machine Learning	8
Prevalence of Keratoconus in a Population-Based Study in Syria	8
Success Rate Comparis on of External Dacryocystorhinostomy with 5-FU Application or Silicone Tube Intubation	7
Complement 3a Mediates CCN2/CTGF in Human Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells	7
The Clinical Significance of Imaging Biomarkers Discoverable by Anomaly Detection Methods in Retinal Diseases: A Review	7
Increased Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 and Matrix Metalloproteinase-3 Concentrations in Corneal Epithelium of Patients with Recurrent Corneal Erosions	7
Crystalline Lens Thickness Changes in Myopia Children During Long‐Term Orthokeratology Treatment	7
Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Neovascular Age–Related Macular Degeneration Therapy: Environmental Impact of Transitioning to Aflibercept 8 mg	7
Absence of Association Between Glaucoma and Stroke Risk: Insights From a Cross‐Sectional Study and a Two‐Sample Mendelian Randomization Study	7
Adults with Longstanding Strabismus: Psychosocial and Functional Impacts and Reasons behind Surgery Delay	7
Evaluation of Fundus Function in Mature Cataract Patients by Visual Electrophysiology	7
Trimethylamine‐N‐Oxide Promotes High‐Glucose‐Induced Dysfunction and NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation in Retinal Microvascular Endothelial Cells	7
Accuracy of Toric Intraocular Lens Implantation Using Three‐Random‐Point Marking Method: A Prospective Pilot Study	7
Physician Review Websites: Understanding Patient Satisfaction with Ophthalmologists Using Natural Language Processing	7
Clinical Outcomes of a Trifocal Versus an Extended Depth of Field Intraocular Lens in Chinese Patients With Cataract: A Prospective Cohort Study	7
Pain Management Strategies before Pan‐Retinal Photocoagulation for Diabetic Retinopathy: A Systematic Review	6
Evaluation of Corneal Irregular Astigmatism and Visual Quality Following Bilateral Sequential SMILE and LASEK: A Six‐Year Comparative Study	6
Effectiveness Observation of Conjunctival Flap Transposition Combined With Placement of Lacrimal Ducts for the Repair of Eyelid Tumor Excision Involving the Lacrimal Point	6
Correction to “Effect of Vitreous Reflux after Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection for Macular Edema with Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion: A Real‐World Study”	6
Postintravitreal Injection Endophthalmitis: Incidence, Characteristics, Management, and Outcome	6
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miR‐16‐5p Regulates Proliferation and Apoptosis in High Glucose–Treated Human Retinal Microvascular Endothelial Cells by Targeting VEGFA and TGFBR1	6
Axial Length as a Risk Factor for Idiopathic Macular Hole: A Five‐Year Prospective Study	6
A Comparative Study of Growth Patterns in Microdisks and Normal‐Sized Optic Disks Using OCT	6
The Efficacy of Anti-VEGF Therapy for Putative or Visible CNV in Central Serous Chorioretinopathy by Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography	6
Durability and Efficacy of Faricimab in Treatment‐Resistant Retinal Edema Utilizing “Real‐World” Dosing Regimens	5
Pediatric Uveitis in a Tertiary Referral Center in East China: Clinical Patterns and Visual Outcomes	5
Prevalence and Risk Factors for Adult Cataract in the Jingan District of Shanghai	5
The Relationship between Axis Length Difference and Refractive Error in Unilateral Myopic Anisometropic Children Treated with Orthokeratology	5
Correlations between Visual Performance and Chorioretinal Variables after Vitrectomy for the Idiopathic Macular Hole	5
miR-26a-5p Attenuates Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Diabetic Retinopathy through the USP14/NF-κB Signaling Pathway	5
Democratizing Glaucoma Care: A Framework for AI‐Driven Progression Prediction Across Diverse Healthcare Settings	5
Glaucoma Characteristics and Influencing Factors during the COVID‐19 Pandemic in the Huizhou Region	5
Effect of Conventional Cataract Surgery and Femtosecond Laser‐Assisted Cataract Surgery on Bruch’s Membrane Opening‐Minimum Rim Width, Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer, and Macular Thickness	5
The Relationship between Complements and Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Its Pathogenesis	5
Pirfenidone Attenuates the EMT Process and the Secretion of VEGF in TGF‐β2‐Induced ARPE‐19 Cells via Inhibiting the Activation of the NF‐κB/Snail Signaling Pathway	5
Correlations among Corneal Biomechanical Parameters, Stiffness, and Thickness Measured Using Corvis ST and Pentacam in Patients with Ocular Hypertension	5
Endophthalmitis Caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Clinical Characteristics, Outcomes, and Antibiotics Sensitivities	5
Effect of Adjuvant Mitomycin‐C on Recurrent Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment With Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Managed by Relaxing Retinotomy and Retinectomy	5
Clinical Microbial Contamination of Multidose Brimonidine: A Prospective Comparison of Benzalkonium Chloride and Purite® Preservatives	5
Retrospective Study of Diabetic Retinopathy and Macular Edema in Southern Part of Bangladesh	5
Patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa May Have a Higher Risk of Developing Open-Angle Glaucoma	5
Comparison of Endogenous Endophthalmitis in Patients with and Without COVID-19 Infection	5
StreamLight Single‐Step Transepithelial Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) for Myopia and Myopic Astigmatism	5
Diabetic Retinopathy Detection: AI Models and Approaches	5
Sustainable Practices in Anti‐VEGF Therapy: A 15‐Year Bibliometric Analysis of Ranibizumab for Age‐Related Macular Degeneration	4
A Novel Role for Corneal Pachymetry in Planning Cataract Surgery by Determining Changes in Spherical Equivalent Resulting from a Previous LASIK Treatment	4
Medication Adherence and Common Barriers for Caregivers of Preschool Children with Pediatric Glaucoma	4
From Innovation to Conservation: Sustainable Pathways in Vitreoretinal Practice	4
Evaluation of Visual Acuity, Postoperative Refractive Error, and Optical Aberrations in Patients With Previous Corneal Surgery and AcrySof IQ Vivity Intraocular Lens Implantation	4
Comparison of Weight‐Gain‐Based Prediction Models for Retinopathy of Prematurity in an Australian Population	4
LASIK Videos on TikTok: A Content Analysis of the Top 100 Videos	4
Exploring the Impact of Refractive and Ocular Residual Astigmatism on Stereopsis After Photorefractive Keratectomy in Patients With Myopic Astigmatism	4
Individual Risk Assessment and Prognostication of Outcomes After Corneal Cross‐Linking	4
Advances and Clinical Applications of Anterior Segment Imaging Techniques 2021	4
Massive Hemorrhage in PCV Is Associated With Lower‐Than‐Normal VEGF Level and Dramatically Elevated Inflammatory Cytokine Levels in Aqueous	4
Corneal Epithelial Thickness Mapping: A Major Review	4
Changes of Peripapillary Capillary Density in Patients with Vogt–Koyanagi–Harada Disease Evaluated by Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography	4
Clinical Comparison of Fusarium Keratitis according to the Initial Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) Smear: A Retrospective Study in South Korea	4
Mini‐αA Upregulates the miR‐155‐5p Target Gene CDK2 and Plays an Antiapoptotic Role in Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells during Oxidative Stress	4
Long‐Term Graft Survival and Visual Outcomes in Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK): A Narrative Review	4
Ocular Surface Health in Myopic School‐Age Children: An Observational Study	4
Factors Influencing Astigmatic Correction Using Small‐Incision Lenticule Extraction: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis	4
Comparison and Correlation of the Donor–Recipient Interface Changes and Visual Outcomes Between nDSEK and DSEK	4
Exploration of Hub Genes in Retinopathy of Prematurity Based on Bioinformatics Analysis of the Oxygen-Induced Retinopathy Model	4
Impact of Delayed Sequential Bilateral Cataract Surgery on Diabetic Macular Edema: A Real‐World Study in Northwestern China	4
Results of the Pinhole Test Correlate with Hybrid Contact Lens Visual Acuity in Patients with Visual Impairment due to Corneal Diseases	4
Intravitreal Ranibizumab Injections Significantly Influence Retinal Venous Calibre in Patients With Diabetic Macular Oedema	4
Clinical Characteristics of Methanol-Induced Optic Neuropathy: Correlation between Aetiology and Clinical Findings	4