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Rachel Shemesh1,2, Sarah Dichter3, Eedy Mezer3,4
1Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel.
Journal of Ophthalmology
|May 22, 2023
Summary
This study analyzed myopia research from 1999-2018, finding epidemiological assessments and multicenter studies from the US, Australia, and Singapore are highly cited. These papers focus on myopia causes, symptoms, and prevention, highlighting global interest in myopia control.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology and Vision Science
- Bibliometric Analysis
- Public Health
Background:
- Myopia (nearsightedness) is a growing global health concern.
- Understanding research trends is crucial for addressing myopia's increasing incidence.
- A bibliometric approach can identify key areas and influential studies in myopia research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a bibliographical-historical perspective on myopia research.
- To identify the main interests and highly cited articles in the field of myopia.
- To analyze trends in myopia research from 1999 to 2018.
Main Methods:
- Bibliographic study using the Web of Science Database (1999-2018).
- Analysis of parameters including journal, impact factor, study type, origin, methodology, and topics.
- Citation analysis to determine influential papers.
Main Results:
- Epidemiological assessments (28%) and prospective studies were common.
- Multicenter studies received significantly more citations (P=0.034).
- Top journals included Investigative Ophthalmology & Vision Science (28%) and Ophthalmology (26%).
- Etiology (genetic/environmental factors), signs/symptoms, and prevention (public awareness) were highly cited topics (P=0.029, P=0.001, P=0.005 respectively).
- Treatment to decrease myopia progression (68%) was more common than refractive surgery (32%). Optical treatment was the most popular (39%).
- Publications predominantly came from the United States (US), Australia, and Singapore, which also produced the highest-ranked and cited papers (P=0.028).
Conclusions:
- This is the first report on top-cited myopia articles.
- Epidemiological assessments and multicenter studies from the US, Australia, and Singapore focusing on etiology, signs/symptoms, and prevention are highly cited.
- Findings emphasize the significant interest in understanding myopia incidence, public health awareness, and myopia control strategies.
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