ArticleInternational journal of ophthalmology2025
Bibliometric and visual analysis of scleral contact lenses: global characteristics and research trends from 1976 to 2023.
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- Challenges of Scleral Lens Practice in Yemen: Insights from a Tertiary Referral Eye Center in Sana'a.Clinical optometry · 2026Article
- Influence of Scleral Contact Lenses on Optical Coherence Tomography Parameters in Keratoconus Patients.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
aimTo gain insight into the future research directions in scleral contact lenses (SCLs) through a comprehensive bibliometrics study.
methodsThe publications related to SCLs were screened from the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) database. All bibliographic information was extracted and used to conduct a performance analysis. CiteSpace and VOSviewer were employed to visualize annual publication counts, journals, authors, countries, institutions, collaboration networks, keywords, and references.
resultsA total of 498 articles were included in our analysis and the number of publications about SCLs showed a significant yearly increase. These publications predominantly emanated from 523 institutions across 38 countries, with the United States and Australia leading in frequency. Totally 1361 authors were identified, among whom Vincent J. Stephen exhibited the highest number of publications, while Jacobs S. Deborah received the most citations. Notably, the journal
conclusionAlthough SCLs have demonstrated significant potential in ophthalmological care, the results offer valuable insights pertinent to future research directions and clinical practice. Greater emphasis should be placed on developing enhancements in design, materials, and fitting technique, as well as on reducing the complications associated with SCLs.
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