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Corneal surgery and disorders

Last updated July 15, 2026

Rising Stars

Fresh ink, massive impact

Researchers

1
Abdelrahman Salman
Centro Laser
2
Binbin He
Alliance Bioversity International - CIAT
3
Elinor Megiddo-Barnir
Tel Aviv University
4
Hazem Abdelmotaal
Assiut University
5
Pere Català
Utrecht University
6
Bledi Petriti
Yale University
7
Xuanren Shen
Sun Yat-sen University
8
Asmaa A. Zidan
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
9
Rui Ning
Nanjing University
10
Wujiao Wang
Dongzhimen Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine

Papers

1
Strain-coupled, crystalline polymer-inorganic interfaces for efficient magnetoelectric sensing
Science|2025
25 cit.
2
Publication in Ophthalmology Science (2025) [3 citations, W4416815592]
Ophthalmology Science|2025
3 cit.
3
Publication in Journal of Ophthalmology (2025) [2 citations, W4408645601]
Journal of Ophthalmology|2025
2 cit.
4
A comparative evaluation of visual, refractive, and patient-reported outcomes of four premium intraocular lenses
International Ophthalmology|2025
2 cit.
5
Publication in Journal of Ophthalmic and Vision Research (2025) [1 citation, W4411434151]
Journal of Ophthalmic and Vision Research|2025
1 cit.
6
Publication in Scientific Reports (2025) [W4408561740]
Scientific Reports|2025
0 cit.
7
Publication in Genes & Diseases (2025) [W4416763021]
Genes & Diseases|2025
0 cit.
8
Publication in Ophthalmology Science (2026) [W7134200598]
Ophthalmology Science|2026
0 cit.
9
Publication in Journal of Ophthalmology (2026) [W7165622545]
Journal of Ophthalmology|2026
0 cit.

Emerging Leaders

Drafting the new consensus

Researchers

1
Robert P. L. Wisse
Pension Fund for Care and Well-Being
2
David Myung
VA Palo Alto Health Care System
3
Lisanne Ham
Netherlands Institute for Innovative Ocular Surgery
4
Steven Trokel
Unknown
5
Ramamurthy Dandapani
Orthopaedic Research Group
6
Laurence E. Frank
Utrecht University
7
Simone Alex Bagaglia
CTO Andrea Alesini
8
Walid Sharif
Wolverhampton Hospital
9
Claire Auberger-Zagnoli
Unknown
10
Sonia Phulke
Ambedkar University Delhi

Papers

1
Artificial Intelligence-Human Hybrid Workflow Enhances Teleophthalmology for the Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy
Ophthalmology Science|2023
32 cit.
2
<i>In Situ</i>-Forming, Bioorthogonally Cross-linked, Nanocluster-Reinforced Hydrogel for the Regeneration of Corneal Defects
ACS Nano|2024
29 cit.
3
Predicting Systemic Health Features from Retinal Fundus Images Using Transfer-Learning-Based Artificial Intelligence Models
Diagnostics|2022
27 cit.
4
Artificial Intelligence Improves Patient Follow-Up in a Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Program
Clinical ophthalmology|2023
21 cit.
5
A machine learning approach to explore predictors of graft detachment following posterior lamellar keratoplasty: a nationwide registry study
Scientific Reports|2022
19 cit.
6
The Accuracy of a Web-Based Visual Acuity Self-assessment Tool Performed Independently by Eye Care Patients at Home: Method Comparison Study
JMIR Formative Research|2023
18 cit.
7
Photoactivated growth factor release from bio-orthogonally crosslinked hydrogels for the regeneration of corneal defects
Bioactive Materials|2024
18 cit.
8
In Situ-Forming Collagen-Hyaluronate Semi-Interpenetrating Network Hydrogel Enhances Corneal Defect Repair
Translational Vision Science & Technology|2022
16 cit.
9
Collagen Gels Crosslinked by Photoactivation of Riboflavin for the Repair and Regeneration of Corneal Defects
ACS Applied Bio Materials|2023
16 cit.
10
In Situ-forming Collagen Hydrogels Crosslinked by Multifunctional Polyethylene Glycol as a Matrix Therapy for Corneal Defects: 2-Month Follow-up In Vivo
Cornea|2022
13 cit.

Current Senior Leaders

Wrote the book, still writing it

Researchers

1
Theo Seiler
University Hospital of Bern
2
Francis W. Price
Price Vision Group
3
Gerrit R.J. Melles
Netherlands Institute for Innovative Ocular Surgery
4
Jorge L. Alió
Universitat de Miguel Hernández d'Elx
5
Zhigang Suo
Harvard University
6
Jodhbir S. Mehta
Singapore National Eye Center
7
Xingtao Zhou
Nanchang University
8
Kazuo Tsubota
Keio University
9
Steven E. Wilson
Cleveland Eye Clinic
10
Charles N. J. McGhee
University of Auckland

Papers

1
Highly stretchable and tough hydrogels
Nature|2012
5.3k cit.
2
Riboflavin/ultraviolet-a–induced collagen crosslinking for the treatment of keratoconus
American Journal of Ophthalmology|2003
2.9k cit.
3
Stretchable, Transparent, Ionic Conductors
Science|2013
1.7k cit.
4
Fracture, fatigue, and friction of polymers in which entanglements greatly outnumber cross-links
Science|2021
1.3k cit.
5
Ionic skin
Advanced Materials|2014
1.2k cit.
6
Fracture mechanics for piezoelectric ceramics
Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids|1992
1.2k cit.
7
A theory of coupled diffusion and large deformation in polymeric gels
Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids|2007
1k cit.
8
Stress-strain measurements of human and porcine corneas after riboflavin–ultraviolet-A-induced cross-linking
Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery|2003
1k cit.
9
Theory of dielectric elastomers
Acta Mechanica Solida Sinica|2010
1k cit.
10
Interface crack between two elastic layers
International Journal of Fracture|1990
952 cit.

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