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ArticleInternational journal of ophthalmology2026

Artificial intelligence in ophthalmic optical coherence tomography angiography: a bibliometric analysis.

Si-Yuan Zhu, Qing Zhang, Wei-Hua Yang, Wei Chi

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Article in International journal of ophthalmology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Si-Yuan ZhuShenzhen Eye Hospital, Shenzhen Eye Medical Center, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen 518040, Guangdong Province, China.
Qing ZhangDepartment of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200331, China.
Wei-Hua YangShenzhen Eye Hospital, Shenzhen Eye Medical Center, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen 518040, Guangdong Province, China.
Wei ChiShenzhen Eye Hospital, Shenzhen Eye Medical Center, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen 518040, Guangdong Province, China.

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Abstract

aimTo analyze research landscapes, hotspots, and trends in artificial intelligence (AI) applied to ophthalmic optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) from 2015 to 2024, aiming to reveal global collaborations and guide future research.

methodsWe retrieved publications from Web of Science Core Collection using AI and OCTA-related search terms. After screening, 237 articles were analyzed with CiteSpace (version 6.3.R1) for co-citation, collaboration, and keyword burst analysis.

resultsAnnual publications grew rapidly since 2017. China (94 publications) and the US (86 publications) were the most productive and influential countries. Research focused on: deep learning algorithms and vessel segmentation, ocular disease diagnosis including diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma, and automated vascular quantification and multimodal imaging. Key limitations included small sample sizes and limited algorithm generalizability.

conclusionThe integration of AI with OCTA has significantly advanced the automation and precise quantitative analysis of ophthalmic vascular imaging, demonstrating substantial potential for diagnosing various retinal and choroidal diseases. Future efforts should focus on developing more robust and interpretable AI models, conducting large-scale, multi-center clinical validation, and establishing standardized imaging and analysis protocols to ultimately realize the widespread adoption of AI-OCTA technology in routine clinical practice.

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artificial intelligencebibliometric analysisoptical coherence tomography angiographytrends

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PMID42761361
PMCPMC13586959

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