OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Ophthalmology 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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Efficacy of Topical Azithromycin versus Systemic Doxycycline in Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction	65
Prognostic Factors for Low Visual Acuity after Cataract Surgery with Vitreous Loss	46
A Comparison of Transcanalicular, Endonasal, and External Dacryocystorhinostomy in Functional Epiphora: A Minimum Two-Year Follow-Up Study	42
Intraocular Foreign Bodies: Clinical Characteristics and Factors Affecting Visual Outcome	27
Efficacy and Predictive Factors of Oral Spironolactone Treatment in Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy	23
Clear Lensectomy with Hydrus Stent in Black and Afro-Latino Patients: A 1-Year Retrospective Study	22
Age and Sex Variation in the Duration of Action and Corneal Touch Threshold (CTT) following Instillation of 0.5% Topical Ophthalmic Proparacaine and Tetracaine Hydrochlorides	19
Interest of Widefield-Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography for Diagnosis and Follow-Up of Retinal Neovascularisation in Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy	18
The Ocular Manifestations of Individuals With Down Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis	16
Global Prevalence of Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy (FECD) in Adult Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	16
Association between Aqueous Humor Cytokines and Structural Characteristics Based on Optical Coherence Tomography in Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema	16
Application of Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing in the Diagnosis of Infectious Keratitis	15
Ocular Signs and Ocular Comorbidities in Monoclonal Gammopathy: Analysis of 80 Subjects	15
miR-486-5p Restrains Extracellular Matrix Production and Oxidative Damage in Human Trabecular Meshwork Cells by Targeting TGF-β/SMAD2 Pathway	15
Crosslinking vs. Observation in Fellow Eyes of Keratoconus Patients	15
Outcomes and Complications of Sutured Scleral-Fixated Foldable Intraocular Lens Implantation: A Retrospective Study of 5-Year Follow-Up	15
Endoscopic Vitrectomy Combined with 3D Heads‐Up Viewing System in Treating Traumatic Ocular Injury	14
Comparison of Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implant and Ranibizumab in Vitrectomized Eyes with Diabetic Macular Edema	14
Vision‐Related Quality of Life among Patients Attending the Diabetes and Eye Clinics in Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya	14
Structural and Vascular Features of Macula Related to the Recurrence of Macular Edema in Central Retinal Vein Occlusion After Anti‐VEGF Therapy	14
Effects of Cycloplegic Agents on Ocular Parameters in Children with Myopia and Hyperopia	13
Application of High-Throughput Sequencing Technology in Identifying the Pathogens in Endophthalmitis	13
OCT Biomarkers in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Narrative Review	13
Relationship of Retinal Vessel Caliber with Age-Related Macular Degeneration	13
Exploring the Role of ROCK Inhibition in Corneal Edema Through Crosstalk Between Epithelial and Endothelial Cells	12

Comparison of Accelerated and Standard Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking Treatments in Experimental Fungal Keratitis for Aspergillus fumigatus	12
Corneal Epithelial Defects in Diabetic Patients Following Pars Plana Vitrectomy	12
A Novel, Low-Cost Glaucoma Calculator to Identify Glaucoma Patients and Stratify Management	12
Recent Advances and the Mechanism of Astaxanthin in Ophthalmological Diseases	12
Evaluating the Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema with Aflibercept Based on a Regional Network of Ophthalmologic Care Givers	11
Evaluation of Lacrimal Punctal Changes by Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography after Punctal Dilation Versus Punctal Plug Insertion in Cases of Inflammatory Punctual Stenosis	11
Choroidal Thickness in Eyes with Band Atrophy of the Optic Nerve from Chiasmal Compression	11
Prevalence, Causes, and Risk Factors of Visual Impairment in Emiratis and Non-Emiratis of Dubai: A Subnational Population-Based Cross-Sectional Survey	11
The SWISS IOL Technique (Small-Width Incision Scleral Suture): A Mini-Invasive Technique	11
Evaluation of Parameters and Nozzle Tip Damage after Clinical Use of Three Hydrophilic Intraocular Lens Injector Models	11
Extracellular‐Matrix Mechanics Regulate the Ocular Physiological and Pathological Activities	11
A Cross‐Sectional Study of Myopia and Morning Melatonin Status in Northern Irish Adolescent Children	11
The 100 Most Frequently Cited Articles on Myopia	11
Visual Outcomes after Implantation of Lucidis EDOF IOL	10
ICL Postimplantation Decentration and Tilt in Myopic Patients with Primary Iridociliary Cysts	10
The Response of Corneal Endothelial Cells to Shear Stress in an In Vitro Flow Model	10
Association of Abnormal Renal Profiles with Subretinal Fluid in Diabetic Macular Edema	10
Corneal Astigmatism Alteration after Combined Silicone Oil Removal and Cataract Surgery with Intraocular Lens Implantation	10
Characterizing Flow and Structure of Diabetic Retinal Neovascularization after Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Using Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography: A Pilot Study	10
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Hydroxychloroquine’s Early Impact on Cone Density	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	10
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	9
Efficacy and Safety of an Ophthalmic DMPC‐Based Nanoemulsion in Patients with Dry Eye Disease: A Phase I/II Randomized Clinical Trial	9
Increased Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 and Matrix Metalloproteinase-3 Concentrations in Corneal Epithelium of Patients with Recurrent Corneal Erosions	9
Comparison of Phacoemulsification Alone and With Trabecular Microbypass Stent in Primary Open‐Angle Glaucoma and Normal‐Tension Glaucoma	9
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	9
Prevalence of Keratoconus in a Population-Based Study in Syria	9
One Year Outcomes and Stability of a Novel Scleral Anchored Intraocular Lens	9
Prognostic Factors for Visual Outcomes in Closed Idiopathic Macular Holes after Vitrectomy: Outcomes at 4 Years in a Monocentric Study	9
Expression of Otx Genes in Müller Cells Using an In Vitro Experimental Model of Retinal Hypoxia	8
Trimethylamine‐N‐Oxide Promotes High‐Glucose‐Induced Dysfunction and NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation in Retinal Microvascular Endothelial Cells	8
Factors Associated with Anatomic Failure and Hole Reopening after Macular Hole Surgery	8
Long-Term Observations of Thickness Changes of Each Retinal Layer following Macular Hole Surgery	8
Mutational Profile and Retinal Phenotypes of PCARE-Related Cone-Rod Dystrophies in a Mexican Cohort	8
Efficacy and Safety of Combined Surgeries including Intraocular Direct Cyclophotocoagulation with a 532 nm Laser to Treat Advanced Neovascular Glaucoma	8
A Systematic Literature Review and Bibliometric Analysis of Ophthalmology and COVID-19 Research	8
Adults with Longstanding Strabismus: Psychosocial and Functional Impacts and Reasons behind Surgery Delay	8
Physician Review Websites: Understanding Patient Satisfaction with Ophthalmologists Using Natural Language Processing	8
Air-Liquid Exchange by Free Hand and One Needle for Unhealed Macular Hole	8
Evaluation of Fundus Function in Mature Cataract Patients by Visual Electrophysiology	8
Success Rate Comparis on of External Dacryocystorhinostomy with 5-FU Application or Silicone Tube Intubation	8
Clinical Outcomes of a Trifocal Versus an Extended Depth of Field Intraocular Lens in Chinese Patients With Cataract: A Prospective Cohort Study	8
Novel Sutureless Scleral Fixated IOL for Inadequate or Absent Capsular Support	8
Topical Vitamin C Promotes the Recovery of Corneal Alkali Burns in Mice	8
Manifestations and Virus Detection in the Ocular Surface of Adult COVID-19 Patients: A Meta-Analysis	8
Pure ICL Implantation: A Novel Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device-Free Method	8
Thinner Central Corneal Thickness is Associated with a Decreased Parapapillary Vessel Density in Normal Tension Glaucoma	8
A Comparative Study of Growth Patterns in Microdisks and Normal‐Sized Optic Disks Using OCT	7
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Clinical Features, Risk Factors, and Therapy of Epithelial Keratitis after Cataract Surgery	7
Choroidal Vascularity Index Assessment: A Potential Noninvasive Technique for Diagnosing Diabetic Nephropathy	7
Comparison of Visual Field Progression Rate before and after Cataract Surgery in Patients with Open-Angle and Angle-Closure Glaucoma	7
MicroPulse Transscleral Laser Therapy Demonstrates Similar Efficacy with a Superior and More Favorable Safety Profile Compared to Continuous-Wave Transscleral Cyclophotocoagulation	7
Comparing School-Aged Refraction Measurements Using the 2WIN-S Portable Refractor in Relation to Cycloplegic Retinoscopy: A Cross-Sectional Study	7
The Efficacy of Anti-VEGF Therapy for Putative or Visible CNV in Central Serous Chorioretinopathy by Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography	7
Democratizing Glaucoma Care: A Framework for AI‐Driven Progression Prediction Across Diverse Healthcare Settings	7
Ocular Manifestations, Visual Field Pattern, and Visual Field Test Performance in Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke	7
Ocular Characteristics of Patients with Leber Congenital Amaurosis 6 Caused by Pathogenic RPGRIP1 Gene Variation in a Chinese Cohort	7
Myopic Correction with Iris-Fixated Phakic Intraocular Lenses: Twelve-Year Results	7
Endophthalmitis Caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Clinical Characteristics, Outcomes, and Antibiotics Sensitivities	7
The Determination of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus’s Impact on the Density of Retinal Blood Vessels and the Choriocapillaris: Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Study	7
Postintravitreal Injection Endophthalmitis: Incidence, Characteristics, Management, and Outcome	7
Pain Management Strategies before Pan‐Retinal Photocoagulation for Diabetic Retinopathy: A Systematic Review	7
Posterior Corneal Asphericity Effect on Postoperative Astigmatism after EDOF Intraocular Lens Implantation in Cataract Patients	7
Complement 3a Mediates CCN2/CTGF in Human Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells	7
Choroidal Thickness in Relation to Bone Mineral Density with Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography	7
miR‐16‐5p Regulates Proliferation and Apoptosis in High Glucose–Treated Human Retinal Microvascular Endothelial Cells by Targeting VEGFA and TGFBR1	7
Durability and Efficacy of Faricimab in Treatment‐Resistant Retinal Edema Utilizing “Real‐World” Dosing Regimens	7
Correlations among Corneal Biomechanical Parameters, Stiffness, and Thickness Measured Using Corvis ST and Pentacam in Patients with Ocular Hypertension	6
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	6
Refractive Status in Eyes Implanted with Toric and Nontoric Intraocular Lenses during Combined Cataract Surgery and Microhook Ab Interno Trabeculotomy	6
The Relationship between Axis Length Difference and Refractive Error in Unilateral Myopic Anisometropic Children Treated with Orthokeratology	6
Clinical Characteristics of Pregnancy-Associated Central Serous Chorioretinopathy in the Chinese Population	6
The Effect of Toric Intraocular Lens Implantation in Irregular Corneal Steep and Flat Meridian	6
The Relationship between Complements and Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Its Pathogenesis	6
Medication Adherence and Common Barriers for Caregivers of Preschool Children with Pediatric Glaucoma	6
Risk of Posterior Capsular Rupture during Phacoemulsification in Patients with the History of Anti-VEGF Intravitreal Injections: Results from the Pan-American Collaborative Retina Study (PACORES) Grou	6
StreamLight Single‐Step Transepithelial Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) for Myopia and Myopic Astigmatism	6
Maslinic Acid Protects against Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Retinopathy by Activating Nrf2 and Suppressing NF-κB	6
Patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa May Have a Higher Risk of Developing Open-Angle Glaucoma	6
Pediatric Uveitis in a Tertiary Referral Center in East China: Clinical Patterns and Visual Outcomes	6
Correlations between Visual Performance and Chorioretinal Variables after Vitrectomy for the Idiopathic Macular Hole	6
Outcomes of Abrupt Switch to Bevacizumab of Patients Undergoing Aflibercept Intravitreal Injections for Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration in a Tertiary Center in Lombardy, Italy: A Real-Lif	6
Glaucoma Characteristics and Influencing Factors during the COVID‐19 Pandemic in the Huizhou Region	6
Retrospective Study of Diabetic Retinopathy and Macular Edema in Southern Part of Bangladesh	6
miR-26a-5p Attenuates Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Diabetic Retinopathy through the USP14/NF-κB Signaling Pathway	6
Effect of Adjuvant Mitomycin‐C on Recurrent Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment With Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Managed by Relaxing Retinotomy and Retinectomy	6
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	6
Retinal and Choroidal Changes in Children with Moderate-to-High Hyperopia	6
Changes in Anterior Chamber Parameters Measured by Pentacam in Coronavirus Disease 2019 Infection: A Longitudinal Study	6
Prevalence and Risk Factors for Adult Cataract in the Jingan District of Shanghai	6
Comparison of Endogenous Endophthalmitis in Patients with and Without COVID-19 Infection	6
Statistical Analysis on Time to Blindness of Glaucoma Patients at Jimma University Specialized Hospital: Application of Accelerated Failure Time Model	6
The Correlation between Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Point-of-Care Immunoassay, Tear Film Osmolarity, and Ocular Surface Parameters	6
A Real-World Single-Centre Study of Patients with Diabetic Macular Oedema Who Wore a Home-Use Sleep Mask (Noctura 400) for One Year	5
Acute Invasive Fungal Rhinosinusitis-Related Orbital Infection: A Single Medical Center Experience	5
Comparison of the Clinical Outcomes between Combined Femtosecond Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis and Corneal Cross Linking versus Combined Small-Incision Lenticule Extraction and Corneal Cross L	5
One-Year Visual and Refractive Outcomes following LASIK for Myopia and Myopic Astigmatism with MEL 90 versus Schwind Amaris 750S Excimer Laser: A Comparative Study	5
Efficacy and Safety of Different Intravenous Glucocorticoid Regimens in the Treatment of Graves’ Ophthalmopathy: A Meta-Analysis	5
Impact of Delayed Sequential Bilateral Cataract Surgery on Diabetic Macular Edema: A Real‐World Study in Northwestern China	5
Clinical Comparison of Fusarium Keratitis according to the Initial Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) Smear: A Retrospective Study in South Korea	5
Comparison of Two Tonometers in the Evaluation of 24-Hour Intraocular Pressure and Mean Ocular Perfusion Pressure in Patients with Thyroid-Associated Ophthalmopathy	5
Long-Term Clinical Outcomes of Small-Incision Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Intracorneal Concave Lenticule Implantation in Patients with Keratoconus	5
Short-Term Outcomes following “Switching” to Monthly Ranibizumab in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration Showing Insufficient Response to Bimonthly Aflibercept	5
Advances and Clinical Applications of Anterior Segment Imaging Techniques 2021	5
Long-Term Follow-Up of Refractory Large Macular Hole with Autologous Neurosensory Retinal Free Flap Transplantation	5
Effects of Customized Progressive Addition Lenses vs. Single Vision Lenses on Myopia Progression in Children with Esophoria: A Randomized Clinical Trial	5
Pulled versus Pushed Monocanalicular Silicone Intubation in Adults with Lacrimal Drainage System Stenosis: A Comparative Case Series	5
The Effect of Three Eye Care Methods on the Severity of Lagophthalmos in Intensive Care Patients: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial	5
Clinical Outcomes of Aberration-Free All Surface Laser Ablation (ASLA) vs. Aberration-Free ASLA Assisted by Smart Pulse Technology in High Myopia: A One-Year Follow-Up Study	5
Gender‐ and Age‐Related Differences of Ocular Biometric Parameters in Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery in Bosnia and Herzegovina	5
Results of the Pinhole Test Correlate with Hybrid Contact Lens Visual Acuity in Patients with Visual Impairment due to Corneal Diseases	5
Surgical Results of Phacoemulsification Performed by Residents: A Time-Trend Analysis in a Teaching Hospital from 2005 to 2021	5
Retinal Displacement: Providing New Insights for Retinal Detachment Surgery	5
Mini‐αA Upregulates the miR‐155‐5p Target Gene CDK2 and Plays an Antiapoptotic Role in Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells during Oxidative Stress	5
Comparison and Correlation of the Donor–Recipient Interface Changes and Visual Outcomes Between nDSEK and DSEK	5
A Novel Role for Corneal Pachymetry in Planning Cataract Surgery by Determining Changes in Spherical Equivalent Resulting from a Previous LASIK Treatment	5
Exploration of Hub Genes in Retinopathy of Prematurity Based on Bioinformatics Analysis of the Oxygen-Induced Retinopathy Model	5
Corneal Epithelial Thickness Mapping: A Major Review	5
Conjunctival Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Clinical Assessment in Early Ocular Graft versus Host Disease	5
Relationship between Family and Myopia: Based on the Jiangsu School Student Myopia Study	5
Combined Low-Level Light Therapy and Intense Pulsed Light Therapy for the Treatment of Dry Eye in Patients with Sjögren’s Syndrome	5
Novel Approaches to Optimize Treatment Strategies in Glaucoma	5
Management Outcomes in Pediatric Keratoconus: Childhood Keratoconus Study	5
Vitrectomy with Inverted Fovea-Sparing Internal Limiting Membrane for Myopic Foveoschisis	5
Donor and Recipient Sex Matching and Corneal Graft Failure in High-Risk and Non-High-Risk Patients	5
Metamorphopsia and Morphological Changes in the Macula after Scleral Buckling Surgery for Macula-Off Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment	5
First Results after Implantation of Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic Trifocal Intraocular Lenses: Visual and Optical Performance	5
Changes of Peripapillary Capillary Density in Patients with Vogt–Koyanagi–Harada Disease Evaluated by Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography	5