A Bibliometric Analysis of Virtual Reality-Aided Vision Therapy

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology and Vision Science
• Medical Technology
• Health Informatics

Background:

• Virtual Reality (VR) is increasingly recognized for its potential in healthcare applications.
• Despite VR's growing use in managing vision disturbances, a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of its application in vision therapy is lacking.
• Understanding the research landscape is crucial for advancing VR-based vision therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a bibliometric analysis of scientific literature on Virtual Reality in vision therapy.
• To visualize publication trends and bibliometric indicators from 2001 to the present.
• To provide insights into the current state-of-the-art research in VR-based vision therapy.

Main Methods:

• Bibliometric analysis of publications indexed in Web of Science databases.
• Visualization of bibliometric indicators, including publication output and trends.
• Systematic review of research focusing on Virtual Reality applications in vision therapy.

Main Results:

• Identification of key publication trends and growth patterns in VR vision therapy research since 2001.
• Mapping of influential research areas, key authors, and highly cited works.
• Quantification of the research output and collaborative networks within the field.

Conclusions:

• This study provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific literature on Virtual Reality in vision therapy.
• The findings highlight the evolution and current status of research in this domain.
• This analysis serves as a foundation for future research and development in VR-based vision rehabilitation.