Female Representation in Ophthalmic Oncology and Pathology: An Analysis of Scholarship and Leadership.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Female representation in ophthalmic oncology and pathology is unknown. We evaluated gender-based trends in authorship and leadership in these fields, focusing on intraocular tumors.

Methods

Articles containing "uveal melanoma" (UM), "retinoblastoma" (Rb), "primary intraocular lymphoma" (PIOL), "choroidal metastasis" (CM), and articles in Ocular Oncology and Pathology (OOP) were searched on PubMed and author names obtained. Leadership/awards from 4 international ophthalmic oncology and pathology societies were recorded. GenderAPI was used to predict gender.

Results

Among 4,245 UM, 9,660 Rb, 141 PIOL, 353 CM, and 568 OOP authors, more males were first (range, 52-67%) and last authors (range, 69-76%). Analysis of the 4 keywords showed overall female a

SUBMITTER: Uner OE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11991721 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature