Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies
if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the
same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average
within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research
topics.
Intravitreal Aflibercept (VEGF Trap-Eye) in Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration
20121.8k citationsBernd Kirchhof, George D. Yancopoulos et al.Ophthalmologyprofile →
A central role for inflammation in the pathogenesis of diabetic retinopathy
2004963 citationsAntonia M. Joussen, Vassiliki Poulaki et al.profile →
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This network shows the impact of papers produced by Bernd Kirchhof. Nodes represent research fields, and links connect fields that are likely to share authors. Colored nodes show fields that tend to cite the papers produced by Bernd Kirchhof. The network helps show where Bernd Kirchhof may publish in the future.
Co-authorship network of co-authors of Bernd Kirchhof
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Koch, Konrad R., Philipp S. Muether, Manuel M. Hermann, et al.. (2011). Subjective Perception And Objective Parameters Of Visual Function After Intravitreal Ranibizumab Treatment. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 52(14). 1662–1662.1 indexed citations
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Joeres, S., et al.. (2006). Autologous Translocation of the Choroid and RPE in Age Related Macular Degeneration – 1 Year Follow–Up in 25 Patients. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 47(13). 2191–2191.1 indexed citations
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Heussen, Florian M., et al.. (2006). Quality of Life Findings in Patients With Peripheral Autologous Translocation of the Choroid. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 47(13). 3488–3488.1 indexed citations
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Croxen, R, et al.. (2005). The Translocation of an Autologous Free RPE and Choroid Graft: An Organ Culture. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 46(13). 4136–4136.1 indexed citations
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Joussen, Antonia M., Claudia Weiß, Sebastián Wolf, Bernd Kirchhof, & R.-D Hilgers. (2005). Triamcinolone versus Inner–Limiting Membrane Peeling for Diffuse Macular Edema (TIME Study): Design Issues and Implications. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 46(13). 1468–1468.1 indexed citations
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Hilgers, Christoph, Doris Klee, S. Kompa, Norbert Schrage, & Bernd Kirchhof. (2005). Evaluation of Corticosteroid–Loaded Silicone Microspheres for Controlled Intraocular Drug Delivery. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 46(13). 495–495.1 indexed citations
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Kociok, Norbert, Bernd Kirchhof, & A.M. Joussen. (2004). Gene expression in normal human RPE and choroid: Comparison of central versus peripheral location. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 45(13). 1824–1824.1 indexed citations
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Krohne, Tim U., et al.. (2003). Retinal Neovascularization Is Altered in TNF-Receptor Deficient Mice in Oxygen-Induced Retinopathy. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 44(13). 2918–2918.2 indexed citations
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Joussen, Antonia M., et al.. (2003). Retinectomy for Treatment of Intractable Glaucoma: Long Term Results. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 44(13). 4373–4373.1 indexed citations
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Semkova, Irina, et al.. (2003). Choroidal Blood Vessels Are Protected from Light Toxicity by Melanin Pigmentation. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 44(13). 5125–5125.1 indexed citations
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Poulaki, V., et al.. (2002). Non-steroid Alanti-inflammatory Drugs Prevent Early Diabetic Retinopathy: Aspirinand COX-2 Inhibition Prevent Blood-retinal Barrier Breakdown and Leukocyte Adhesion Via TNF-asuppression. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 43(13). 2969–2969.2 indexed citations
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