Subfield · Ophthalmology · Saudi Arabia
Ophthalmology research in Saudi Arabia
King Saud University ranks first in Saudi Arabia for Ophthalmology research in 2022–2025 (#64 worldwide), followed by King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital.
- Saudi Arabia's world rank
- #19 of 44 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 644
- Top-10% rate
- 10.8%
- Ranked institutions
- 2
This ranks research output and citation impact, not the quality of diagnosis, treatment or care.
What is the best university for Ophthalmology in Saudi Arabia?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | King Saud UniversityRiyadh | #64 | 8.5 | 13.7% | 80 |
| 2 | King Khaled Eye Specialist HospitalRiyadh | #87 | 1.7 | 3.9% | 67 |
Institutions in Saudi Arabia above the floor of 40 fractional works in Ophthalmology, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Ophthalmology researchers in Saudi Arabia?
Ahmed M. Abu El‐Asrar, Khalid F. Tabbara and Khaled K. Abu‐Amero rank highest among researchers based in Saudi Arabia.
- 1Ahmed M. Abu El‐Asrar#169,324 worldwide overall123 citations · 16 works
- 2Khalid F. Tabbara#228,661 worldwide overall83 citations · 11 works
- 3Khaled K. Abu‐Amero#470,097 worldwide overall92 citations · 10 works
- 4Deepak P. Edward#524,791 worldwide overall54 citations · 11 works
- 5Rajiv Khandekar#570,002 worldwide overall35 citations · 9 works
- 6Nicola G. Ghazi#1,240,604 worldwide overall7 citations · 11 works
- 7Samar A. Al-Swailem#1,606,708 worldwide overall7 citations · 11 works
How Saudi Arabia compares with other countries in Ophthalmology