OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Survey of Ophthalmology is 12. 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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Reply: A major review on punctal stenosis: Updated anatomy, epidemiology, etiopathology, and clinical presentation	108
Anatomical and functional changes after internal limiting membrane peeling	98
Imaging of vascular abnormalities in ocular surface disease	83
Artificial intelligence for detection of age-related macular degeneration based on fundus images: A systematic review	82
Artificial intelligence applications and cataract management: A systematic review	81
Current management of infantile cataracts	77
Comments on: The clinical and pathogenic spectrum of surgically-induced scleral necrosis	75
Conjunctival myxoma: A systematic review of a rare tumor	75
Molecular mechanisms and treatments for ocular symblephara	74
Sildenafil in ophthalmology: An update	70
Metabolomics and lipidomics approaches in human tears: A systematic review	69
Challenging corneal diseases and microRNA expression: Focus on rare diseases and new therapeutic frontiers	68
Comment on: “Meta-analysis of ocular axial length in newborns and infants up to 3 years of age”	66
Ocular surface toxicities associated with modern anticancer therapies	62
Brillouin microscopy for focal biomechanical measurements in normal and keratoconic corneas: A narrative review	61
Peripapillary fluid: Obvious and not so obvious!	60
Authors’ response: Choroidal imaging in uveitis: An update	58
At this junction…	54
Table of Contents	53
Table of Contents	52
Subretinal autofluorescent deposits: A review and proposal for clinical classification	51
Stepwise approach for fundus imaging in the diagnosis and management of posterior uveitis	50
Comment on: "Postoperative complications of intrascleral intraocular lens fixation: A systematic review and meta-analysis"	48
Correspondence regarding: Review article: Ocular syphilis	48
Detection of choroidal vascular features in diabetic patients without clinically visible diabetic retinopathy by optical coherence tomography angiography: A systemic review and meta-analysis	45

Vitreoretinal interface abnormalities in age-related macular degeneration: Prevalence, pathophysiology, and reciprocal influence	45
Retinal light damage: From mechanisms to protective strategies	44
Macular neovascularization in inherited retinal diseases: A review	43
Refractive surgical correction and treatment of keratoconus	43
Visual field testing in glaucoma using the Swedish Interactive Thresholding Algorithm (SITA)	42
Response to Comments on Refining the translational pathway for senotherapeutics in age-related macular degeneration: Insights on biomarkers, delivery strategies, and clinical trial design	42
A scoping review on clinical and genetic diagnostic approaches for cerebral visual impairment	40
Interventions to improve patients’ knowledge in ophthalmology: A systematic review and narrative synthesis	40
Looking beyond blurred margins	40
Authors' Response	38
Erdheim-Chester disease: a comprehensive review from the ophthalmologic perspective	38
Traumatic retinal detachment: A contemporary update	38
Table of Contents	37
Shot in the dark	36
Clarification of insulin concentration reporting in Krolo and coworkers' review	36
Insulin-like growth factor-1 and retinopathy of prematurity: A systemic review and meta-analysis	35
Detection of subclinical microvascular changes in systemic lupus erythematous using optical coherence tomography angiography: A systematic review and meta-analysis	34
Diagnostic accuracy of artificial intelligence in detecting retinitis pigmentosa: A systematic review and meta-analysis	33
Pars plana vitrectomy versus scleral buckle: A comprehensive meta-analysis of 15,947 eyes	33
Pediatric uveitis: A comprehensive review	33
Electrical devices for visual restoration	32
Secondhand smoke exposure and ocular health: A systematic review	32
GLP-1 receptor agonists and diabetic retinopathy: A meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials	32
Neuro-ophthalmic imaging and visual assessment technology for spaceflight associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS)	31
A journey through the world of vitreous	31
Blow	30
Catching up with the planet of the apex	30
Clinical features, management, and prognosis factors of traumatic optic neuropathy	29
Response to Letter to the Editor by Professor Axel Petzold	29
Foveal photoreceptor disruption in ocular diseases: An optical coherence tomography-based differential diagnosis	28
In praise of povidone-iodine application in ophthalmology	28
Ophthalmologic manifestations as the initial presentation of chronic myeloid leukemia: A review	28
Prefilled syringes and post-intravitreal injection endophthalmitis: A network meta-analysis	27
Medical and surgical approaches to prevent corneal graft rejection in high-risk recipients	27
An uncommon cold of the retina	27
Diagnostic accuracy of next generation sequencing-based genetic research for primary glaucoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis	26
Nociplastic pain among individuals with chronic ocular surface pain: One cause for “pain without stain”?	26
Aqueous outflow channels and its lymphatic association: A review	26
Causes of infectious pediatric uveitis: A review	25
Vitelliform maculopathy: Diverse etiologies originating from one common pathway	25
Early diabetic eye damage: Comparing detection methods using diagnostic power	25
Superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis: a comprehensive review	24
Enhancing anti-vascular endothelial growth factor with photodynamic therapy for polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy: A meta-analysis	24
Table of Contents	24
Effects of medications on the human electroretinogram: A comprehensive review	23
Scoping review of nonsurgical treatment options for macular holes	23
Authors’ response to letter to the editor: Congenital aniridia – a comprehensive review of clinical features and therapeutic approach	23
Pathophysiology of intraoperative floppy iris syndrome: An unsettled debate	23
Good syndrome and cytomegalovirus retinitis: A literature review.	22
Diabetic retinopathy, oxidative stress, and sirtuins: an in depth look in enzymatic patterns and new therapeutic horizons	22

Corrigendum to “Penetrating keratoplasty versus deep anteriror lamellar keratoplasty for macular corneal dystrophy: A meta-analysis” [Survey Ophthalomol., vol. 70 (2025) P480-488/ PMID: 39709033]	22
Isolated tattoo-associated uveitis without systemic sarcoidosis: A systematic review of case reports	22
Retinopathy of prematurity training and education: A systematic review	22
Laser treatment for choroidal melanoma: Current concepts	21
Fungal keratitis: Mechanisms of infection and management strategies	20
Denial	20
Retinopathy of prematurity: A review of pathophysiology and signaling pathways	20
Papilledema: A review of etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management	20
DMEK surgical training: An instructional guide on various wet-lab methods	20
Choroidal hypopigmented lesions: A review	19
Presumed phototoxicity from macular vital staining with Brilliant Blue G and Trypan Blue: A post-market surveillance study, systematic review, and synthesis of the literature	19
Impact of neighborhood-level deprivation on glaucoma prevalence and treatment: A review of the literature	19
Subretinal hyperreflective material in retinal and chorioretinal disorders: A comprehensive review	19
Prevention of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment	19
Emmetropization and nonmyopic eye growth	19
Advances in ophthalmic therapeutic delivery: A comprehensive overview of present and future directions	19
Ocular manifestations secondary to cocaine abuse	18
Clinical Implications of heavy silicon oil (Densiron®) endotamponade after pars plana vitrectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis	18
Delineating Wolfram-like syndrome: A systematic review and discussion of the WFS1-associated disease spectrum	18
Author's reply to: Comment on: “Meta-analysis of ocular axial length in newborns and infants until three years of age”	18
Corrigendum to “Future directions in managing aniridia-associated keratopathy” [Surv Ophthalmol 68 (2023) 940–956]	18
Incidence and risk factors of perioperative suprachoroidal hemorrhage: A systematic review and meta-analysis	17
Ocular side effects of checkpoint inhibitors	17
Silicone oil removal-related vision loss	17
Treat-and-extend versus alternate dosing strategies with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents to treat center involving diabetic macular edema: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 2,346	17
Functional diabetic retinopathy: A new concept to improve management of diabetic retinal diseases	17
The use of time-driven activity-based costing in ophthalmology: A scoping review	17
The transconjunctival orbitotomy: A versatile approach to the orbit and beyond	17
Dynamic eyelid reconstruction in facial nerve palsy	16
Cataract surgery following refractive surgery: Principles to achieve optical success and patient satisfaction	16
Sensitivity and specificity of handheld fundus cameras for eye disease: A systematic review and pooled analysis	16
Treatment compliance in amblyopia: A mini-review and description of a novel online platform for compliance tracking	16
A scoping review of patients' barriers to eye care for glaucoma and keratitis	16
Optical coherence tomography angiography measurements in thyroid eye disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis	15
Bacillary layer detachment: Updates on its clinical and prognostic significance in retinal disease	14
Authors' response	14
The inflammasome pathway: A key player in ocular surface and anterior segment diseases	14
Macular hole after anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth factor injection: A review	14
Authors’ response	14
Cataractogenesis and molecular pathways, with reactive free oxygen species as a common pathway	14
Role of inflammation in diabetic macular edema and neovascular age-related macular degeneration	14
Artificial intelligence in the prediction of glaucoma development and progression: A systematic review	14
Incisional choroidal surgery	14
The historical development and an overview of contemporary keratoprostheses	14
Reply to: Chan et al. “Temporal arteritis: neurological and ophthalmological involvement in the absence of documented systemic features”	13
Pathogenesis of myopic choroidal neovascularization: A systematic review and meta-analysis	13
Clinical features and therapeutic management of choroidal osteoma: A systematic review	13
Intraocular seeds in retinoblastoma: A review of classification, management, and outcomes	13
Dupilumab-associated ocular manifestations: A review of clinical presentations and management	13
Heavy duty	13
Leveraging neural plasticity for the treatment of amblyopia	13
Evidence-based guidelines for drug dosing in intravitreal injections in silicone oil-filled eyes: Pharmacokinetics, safety, and optimal dosage	13
Recent updates in choroidal imaging biomarkers	12
Efficacy and safety of intravitreal and periocular injection of corticosteroids in noninfectious uveitis: a systematic review	12
Authors’ response: Proliferative retinopathy in chronic myeloid leukemia and diabetes: A “double whammy”	12
An evidence-based review of the epidemiology of myopic traction maculopathy	12
Nutritional supplementation in the prevention and treatment of glaucoma	12
Response to the letter: Optimizing the detection of vitreous cortex remnants: The underestimated role of triamcinolone concentration	12
Association between obstructive sleep apnea and floppy eyelid syndrome: A systematic review and metaanalysis	12