OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology is 3. 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 2021-12-01 to 2025-12-01.)

Article	Citations
Two-year outcomes of anterior versus posterior scleral application of mitomycin C-soaked sponge in trabeculectomy	60
Short-term efficacy and safety of PreserFlo MicroShunt in Japanese patients with medically treated primary open-angle glaucoma	29
2021 trends in the treatment of patients with strabismus in Japan	29
Two-year treatment outcomes after anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy in age-related macular degeneration with type 2 macular neovascularization in Japanese patients	28
Effects of trabeculectomy on the postoperative central visual field as revealed by refraction values	24
The optimal cut-off value of non-cycloplegic autorefraction for diagnosing myopia in school-aged children	24
Involvement of best-corrected visual acuity in sarcopenia: findings from baseline analysis of the Kyotango longevity cohort study	23
Hypertensive phase after a novel small-lumen non-valved drainage device: predictive factors and two-year outcomes	23
Choroidal circulation time by wide-field indocyanine green angiography in central serous chorioretinopathy	22
Intravenous immunoglobulin for the acute treatment of refractory optic neuritis in Japan	22
Displacement of the retina and changes in the foveal avascular zone area after internal limiting membrane peeling for epiretinal membrane	21
Temporal changes in parameters associated with tear film stability after instillation of long-acting diquafosol ophthalmic solution in soft contact lens wearers	20
Intraocular pressure at different gaze positions in patients with highly myopic strabismus	17
Usage status of biologics for the chronic treatment of optic neuritis in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders in Japan	17
Analysis of treatment protocols using azithromycin eye drops for bacterial blepharitis: second report—bacteriological investigation	15
Comparison of intraocular pressure elevation following intravitreal injection of 70 µl aflibercept 8 mg	15
Two-year clinical outcomes of triple therapy with photodynamic therapy, anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agent, and triamcinolone acetonide for neovascular age-related macular degeneration	15
Three-year efficacy and safety of omidenepag isopropyl in patients with normal tension glaucoma	14
RNA-seq analysis of human trabecular endothelial cells after treatment with timolol maleate	14
Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction: clinical guideline	14
Clinical features and prognosis of conjunctival melanoma in Japanese patients	14
Efficacy of a 0.05% cyclosporine a topical nanoemulsion in dry eyes with obstructive meibomian gland dysfunction	14
Lens factor as an underlying mechanism in primary angle closure with gonioscopically-visualized ciliary body processes	13
Japanese clinical guidelines for neovascular age-related macular degeneration	12
Correction to: Investigation of satisfaction with short‑term outcomes after switching to faricimab to treat neovascular age‑related macular degeneration	12

Association between the arm-to-choroidal circulation time and clinical profile in patients with polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy	11
Vitreoretinal interface anomalies in patients with a history of toxoplasmosis retinochoroiditis	11
Posterior vitreous detachment after cataract surgery in eyes with high myopia: an optical coherence tomography study	11
Impairment of flicker-induced increase in retinal blood flow in diabetic pigs	11
Ocular genetics in the Japanese population	11
Subtype prevalence and baseline visual acuity by age in Japanese patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration	11
Efficacy of 3% diquafosol long-acting eye drops in dry eye patients treated for three months	10
Efficacy, durability, and safety of faricimab with extended dosing up to every 16 weeks in diabetic macular edema: 2-year results from the Japan subgroup of the phase 3 YOSEMITE trial	10
Choroidal imaging using optical coherence tomography: techniques and interpretations	9
Galectin-3, a damage-associated molecular pattern, in tears of patients with vernal keratoconjunctivitis	9
Association between the retinal age gap and systemic diseases in the Japanese population: the Nagahama study	9
Multicenter prospective observational study of fungal keratitis in Japan: analyses of culture-positive cases	9
Recent trends in anti-vascular endothelial growth factor intravitreal injections: a large claims database study in Japan	9
Ab interno removal of malpositioned ex-press glaucoma device combined with bleb needling	8
Central serous chorioretinopathy and the sclera: what we have learned so far	8
Implementation of pneumatic retinopexy in the Japanese population	8
Prevalence of dry eye syndrome and risk factors in physical education and sports science graduates	8
Comparative study of efficacy and safety of pulse versus half-pulse steroid therapy for Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease	8
Six-month comparative outcomes of aflibercept and faricimab in treatment-naïve macular edema secondary to branch retinal vein occlusion	8
Comparative study of surgical outcomes regarding tear meniscus area and high-order aberrations between two different interventional methods for primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction	8
Correction to: Efficacy, durability, and safety of faricimab up to every 16 weeks in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration: 1-year results from the Japan subgroup of the phase 3 T	7
Measuring macular pigment optical density using reflective images of confocal scanning laser system	7
Injectable in situ cross-linking hyaluronan hydrogel for easier removal of posterior vitreous cortex in vitrectomy	7
Orientation of the intermediate-vision zone of rotationally asymmetric multifocal intraocular lenses and photic phenomena	7
Efficacy of scleral imbrication on all quadrants in enucleated pig eyes	7
Incidence and risk factors of late-onset intraocular pressure elevation after vitrectomy with silicone oil tamponade	7
Risk factors for intraocular pressure elevation during the early period post cataract surgery	6
Surgical outcomes after trabeculotomy for primary congenital glaucoma	6
Efficacy and limitations of amniotic membrane transplantation in cases of severe ocular surface disorders: retrospective analysis over a 21-year period	6
Epidemiological characteristics of malignant eyelid tumors at a referral hospital in Japan	6
Effects of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid chelation for calcific band keratopathy on corneal topography assessed by fourier harmonic analysis	6
Comparison of iodine compounds and levofloxacin as postoperative instillation; conjunctival bacterial flora and antimicrobial susceptibility following cataract surgery	6
Choroidal changes after vitrectomy performed for macular hole retinal detachment	6
Retinal displacement and intraretinal structural changes after idiopathic macular hole surgery	6
Visual function and patient satisfaction with 3 types of monofocal plus intraocular lenses	6
Safety and efficacy of ripasudil eye drops in preterm infants with retinopathy of prematurity: phase 1/2, open label, single-arm trial	6
Clarity of surgical field displayed on 3D monitor with local dimming technology during heads-up surgery	6
Differential diagnosis and clinical predictors in suspected optic neuritis	6
Periocular methotrexate versus periocular triamcinolone injections for active thyroid-associated orbitopathy: a randomized clinical trial	5
Visual cortex damage in a ferret model of ocular hypertension	5
Exophthalmos associated with chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia	5
Recurrence associated with 2-year visual acuity after subretinal tissue plasminogen activator for submacular hemorrhage in neovascular age-related macular degeneration	5
Changes in cataract and refractive surgery practice patterns among JSCRS members over the past 20 years	5
Study protocol for a prospective natural history registry investigating the relationships between inflammatory markers and disease progression in retinitis pigmentosa: the RP-PRIMARY study	5
Long-term outcomes and prognosis in vitrectomy with autologous platelet concentrate injection for large, high myopic, or recurrent macular holes	5
Reconsideration of conversion to multiple sclerosis: one-year cerebral lesion appearance rate of Japanese aquaporin-4 antibody-negative optic neuritis patients	5
Efficacy and safety of the paul glaucoma implant in the treatment of refractory primary congenital glaucoma	5
Clinical presentations of acquired comitant esotropia in 5–35 years old Japanese and digital device usage: a multicenter registry data analysis study	5
Diagnosis and management of vitreoretinal lymphoma: present and future treatment perspectives	5
Mutations of CYP1B1 and FOXC1 genes for childhood glaucoma in Japanese individuals	5

Corneal refractive error and astigmatism in patients aged 6 to 18 years with a history of retinopathy of prematurity and birth weight of <1500 g	5
The 2023 revised diagnostic criteria for IgG4-related ophthalmic disease	4
Profiling miRNAs in tear extracellular vesicles: a pilot study with implications for diagnosis of ocular diseases	4
Characteristics of dry eye associated with autoimmune diseases	4
Clinical presentation and prognostic factors of eyelid sebaceous carcinoma	4
Open globe injuries: clinical features and risk factors at a tertiary hospital in Vietnam	4
A single center experience of intraocular pressure control with glaucoma drainage device use in pediatric and adult patients	4
Investigation of satisfaction with short-term outcomes after switching to faricimab to treat neovascular age-related macular degeneration	4
Medial rectus insertion site in cases of acute acquired comitant esotropia associated with excessive digital device usage	4
Retinal displacement using optical coherence tomography angiography and metamorphopsia in eyes undergoing macular hole surgery	4
Structure-function relationship between magnetic resonance imaging lesion areas and visual field defects in initial optic neuritis with altitudinal hemianopsia	4
Association between central serous chorioretinopathy susceptibility genes and choroidal parameters	4
Efficacy of switching to brolucizumab for neovascular age-related macular degeneration refractory to faricimab	4
National survey of amblyopia treatment in Japan: comparison with amblyopia treatment study results of the pediatric eye disease investigator group	4
Steroid-induced ocular hypertensive response in pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia	3
Correlation between extraocular muscle enlargement and thyroid autoantibodies in thyroid eye disease	3
Relationships between tilt angles of rectus muscles and positions of rectus muscle pulleys in patients with sagging eye syndrome	3
Factors predicting the treatment frequency of ranibizumab injections during the second year in diabetic macular edema	3
Evaluation of contamination in preservative-free multi-dose Brimonidine eye drops: a comparative study	3
Midterm outcomes of Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation and trabeculectomy in exfoliative glaucoma	3
Exophthalmos associated with chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia	3
Treatment outcomes of patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration after switching from aflibercept to faricimab	3
Efficacy, durability, and safety of faricimab up to every 16 weeks in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration: 1-year results from the Japan subgroup of the phase 3 TENAYA trial	3
Impact of prolonged digital device use on acquired comitant esotropia: ACE-DD study 2	3
Refractive error and axial length prediction using fundus parameters of normal eyes in the Kumejima population study	3
Role of perfusion-related metrics in visual field progression of primary open-angle and exfoliation glaucoma: a natural language processing approach	3
Efficacy of a wearable night-vision aid in patients with concentric peripheral visual field loss: a randomized, crossover trial	3
Intraocular pressure-lowering effects and safety of brimonidine/brinzolamide fixed combination after switching from other medications	3
Correction to: Analysis of treatment protocols using azithromycin eye drops for bacterial blepharitis: second report—bacteriological investigation	3
Correction to: Additive effects of brimonidine tartrate 0.1%/brinzolamide 1% fixed‑dose combination in prostaglandin analog‑treated Japanese glaucoma patients	3
Assessment of punctal metrics and tear meniscus height in epiphora: clinical insights and diagnostic potential	3
Association between treatment for retinopathy of prematurity and blood monocyte counts	3
The Japan Glaucoma Society guidelines for glaucoma 5th edition	3
Validation of the postnatal growth and retinopathy of prematurity (G-ROP) screening criteria in a Thai cohort	3
Rescue pneumatic retinopexy for recurrent retinal detachments due to superior retinal breaks following initial vitrectomy	3
Assessment of objective visual function following idebenone administration in patients with leber hereditary optic neuropathy	3
Correction to: Effectiveness of a photoscreener in identifying undiagnosed unilateral amblyopia at vision screening of 3-year-old children in Japan	3
Intraocular pressure changes during intravitreal aflibercept injection based on treat-and-extend regimen in Japanese patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma	3
Evaluation of 60 months long-term results of accelerated corneal cross-linking treatment in pediatric keratoconus patients with new progression indices	3
Correlation between internal limiting membrane preservation and sub-epiretinal membrane space during epiretinal membrane surgery	3