Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research
Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research is a research topic within Ophthalmology. Science Explorer counts 12k research works in it since 1950. 5.9% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers focuses on ophthalmology education and training methods, particularly related to ophthalmoscopy, fundus photography, and clinical skills. It explores the use of simulation, virtual reality, and telemedicine in improving education for medical students and practitioners. The papers also discuss the challenges and opportunities in the current ophthalmology curriculum.
- Ophthalmoscopy
- Medical Students
- Fundus Photography
- Education
- Emergency Department
- Simulation
- Virtual Reality
- Curriculum
- Clinical Skills
- Telemedicine
- Research works
- 12k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 718 per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 5.9% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- +30% the tick is no change
This ranks research output and citation impact. It says nothing about the quality of diagnosis, treatment or care.
Which countries lead Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research research?
By volume, the United States and Iran publish the most (404 and 316 works in 2022–2025).
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 United States 404 works
- 2 Iran 316 works
- 3 India 292 works
- 4 Pakistan 119 works
- 5 United Kingdom 96 works
- 6 China 82 works
- 7 Nigeria 77 works
- 8 Indonesia 74 works
- 9 Saudi Arabia 69 works
- 10 Egypt 66 works
How concentrated that is
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Which institutions lead Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research research?
By volume in 2022–2025, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences publishes the most Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research research, followed by Creative Commons and Iran University of Medical Sciences.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 Shahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesIran 16 works
- 2 Creative CommonsUnited States 14 works
- 3 Iran University of Medical SciencesIran 12 works
- 4 Aravind Eye HospitalIndia 12 works
- 5 Isfahan University of Medical SciencesIran 11 works
- 6 Tehran University of Medical SciencesIran 11 works
- 7 University of KwaZulu-NatalSouth Africa 10 works
- 8 Iranshahr UniversityIran 10 works
- 9 Shiraz University of Medical SciencesIran 9 works
- 10 Centre for SightIndia 8 works
Who are the leading researchers in Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research?
The most-cited researchers publishing on Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research include Maziar Moradi‐Lakeh and Konrad Pesudovs.
- 1 Maziar Moradi‐Lakeh Iran 5k citations
- 2 Konrad Pesudovs Australia 4.4k citations
Ranked by citations received across their whole record, among researchers with at least three works on this topic.
Where is Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research research done?
The largest centres of Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research research in 2022–2025 are Tehran (Iran), London (United Kingdom), Lahore (Pakistan) and New Delhi (India).
Largest cities, 2022–2025
Where is the best place to study Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research?
Among universities, judged by research, Iranshahr University, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and University of KwaZulu-Natal score highest, combining excellence, specialisation, size, growth and international reach. Research strength is one signal when choosing where to study; it does not measure teaching.
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| # | University | Score | Top 10% | Specialisation | Works | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iranshahr UniversityIran | 74.6 | 16.4% | 49.8× | 10 | +240.1% |
| 2 | Shahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesIran | 59.1 | 5.5% | 19.2× | 16 | +65.0% |
| 3 | University of KwaZulu-NatalSouth Africa | 53.5 | 4.3% | 11.5× | 10 | +238.3% |
| 4 | Iran University of Medical SciencesIran | 52.3 | 3.6% | 20.0× | 12 | +123.9% |
| 5 | Shiraz University of Medical SciencesIran | 48.7 | 9.8% | 14.1× | 9 | +57.7% |
| 6 | Isfahan University of Medical SciencesIran | 46.4 | 8.2% | 20.3× | 11 | -20.2% |
| 7 | Tehran University of Medical SciencesIran | 23.8 | 7.7% | 9.9× | 11 | +12.7% |
Universities only. Score blends excellence (30%), specialisation (25%), size (20%), growth (15%) and international reach (10%), 2015–2022; growth compares 2010–14 with 2015–19.
Is Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 30% higher than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2025. The fastest-growing topics are Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research.
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Which topics inside it are moving
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