Endophthalmitis: a bibliographic review

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Bibliometrics
• Medical Literature Analysis

Background:

• Endophthalmitis remains a significant concern in ophthalmology.
• Understanding the most influential research is crucial for advancing treatment and prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a bibliometric analysis of the 100 most cited articles on endophthalmitis.
• To identify trends, key journals, countries, and study types in high-impact endophthalmitis research.

Main Methods:

• A comprehensive literature search was performed using Web of Science for articles on endophthalmitis.
• Data extracted included citation counts, publication details, country of origin, study type, and patient numbers.
• Articles were refined to peer-reviewed publications in the field of ophthalmology.

Main Results:

• The top 100 articles received a mean of 362.92 citations and were published in 20 journals, with 'Ophthalmology' leading.
• The USA was the primary country of origin (77%), and clinical experiences were the most common study type (52%).
• A majority of articles (67%) examined endophthalmitis incidence, particularly after anti-VEGF injections, ocular surgeries, and steroid injections.

Conclusions:

• This study provides a historical overview of the most impactful scholarly articles on endophthalmitis.
• The findings underscore the significant body of research on post-procedural endophthalmitis, indicating its clinical importance.