Evolution and trends of childhood cataract research in the past 10 years: A scientometric analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To present a panoramic review of childhood cataract knowledge networks, hotspots and trends.

Methods

The Web of Science Core Collection was used to retrieve the global literature on childhood cataract published between 2012 and 2021. Scientometric data were analyzed and visualized using VOSviewer and CiteSpace for metrics including publication count, citation count, country, journal, author, cited reference, subject category and their temporal trends.

Results

A total of 3395 analyzed publications showed an inconsistent annual increasing trend. The USA (n = 939) was the leading contributor among countries. The Journal of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (n = 113) had the highest number of publications among journals. Eight cluster

SUBMITTER: Tan Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10320269 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature