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The 100 Most Frequently Cited Articles in Ophthalmology Journals: Another Perspective
Tun Kuan Yeo, MBBS;
Kah-Guan Au Eong, MMed(Ophth), FRCS
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We read with interest the article by Ohba et al.1 Undoubtedly, the articles listed by the authors have significantly enhanced our knowledge, shaped our clinical practice, and/or influenced the course of research in ophthalmology.
Ranking of articles based solely on the number of citations, however, has its limitations. Articles published earlier may have higher total citations, but they have to withstand the test of time to be cited for many years.1 Conversely, the exponential increase in the amount of research over the years may benefit articles published later. Changes in the emphasis of research also occur over time. As certain topics become better understood, research shifts to where knowledge is lacking, or towards the topic of interest at the particular time.
Depending on the criterion used, the rank of articles can change. For example, using information obtained from Science Citation Index . . . [Full Text of this Article]
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