Global research hotspots and trends in anti-inflammatory studies in dry eye: a bibliometric analysis (2004-2024).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Inflammation plays a crucial role in the pathophysiology of dry eye (DE). This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current status, hotspots and trends in DE anti-inflammatory research through bibliometric analysis.

Method

All publications were searched using the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database from 2004 to 2024. Bibliometric analyses were performed using VOSviewer, R-bibliometrix, and CiteSpace, and data were managed using Microsoft Office Excel 2019.

Results

There were 603 papers published between 2004 and 2024 included in this study, with the number of papers increasing each year. The United States was the major contributor, with the largest number of publications and the greatest impact. Baylor College of Medicine was th

SUBMITTER: Wang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11634594 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature