Edward Okun

3.2k total citations · 2 hit papers
61 papers, 2.5k citations indexed

About

Edward Okun is a scholar working on Ophthalmology, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging and Neurology. According to data from OpenAlex, Edward Okun has authored 61 papers receiving a total of 2.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 42 papers in Ophthalmology, 37 papers in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging and 11 papers in Neurology. Recurrent topics in Edward Okun's work include Retinal and Macular Surgery (25 papers), Intraocular Surgery and Lenses (17 papers) and Retinal Diseases and Treatments (12 papers). Edward Okun is often cited by papers focused on Retinal and Macular Surgery (25 papers), Intraocular Surgery and Lenses (17 papers) and Retinal Diseases and Treatments (12 papers). Edward Okun collaborates with scholars based in United States. Edward Okun's co-authors include Paul A. Cibis, Stéphane Canaan, Bernard Becker, Ariah Schwartz, Robert Machemer, George F. Hilton, Charles L. Schepens, Dave S.�B. Hoon, Isaac Boniuk and Clement K. Chan and has published in prestigious journals such as JAMA, Ophthalmology and The Journal of Urology.

In The Last Decade

Edward Okun

56 papers receiving 2.2k citations

Hit Papers

The Classification of Retinal Detachment with Proliferati... 1962 2026 1983 2004 1983 1962 200 400 600
What are hit papers?

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.

  1. The Classification of Retinal Detachment with Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
    1983 628 citations George F. Hilton, Robert Machemer et al. Ophthalmology profile →
  2. The Use of Liquid Silicone in Retinal Detachment Surgery
    1962 438 citations Edward Okun et al. Archives of Ophthalmology profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Edward Okun United States 23 1.9k 1.7k 588 388 217 61 2.5k
Chi Chao Chan United States 22 957 0.5× 262 0.2× 278 0.5× 240 0.6× 196 0.9× 38 1.6k
C.–C. Chan United States 13 864 0.5× 245 0.1× 146 0.2× 219 0.6× 371 1.7× 19 1.3k
Shahar Frenkel Israel 22 960 0.5× 354 0.2× 216 0.4× 556 1.4× 183 0.8× 78 1.6k
Tamara R. Vrabec United States 19 718 0.4× 316 0.2× 60 0.1× 450 1.2× 148 0.7× 43 1.2k
Karen Chu United States 15 905 0.5× 663 0.4× 47 0.1× 392 1.0× 93 0.4× 28 1.4k
P. R. Egbert United States 15 721 0.4× 215 0.1× 52 0.1× 122 0.3× 220 1.0× 19 1.0k
Sabine Aisenbrey Germany 23 1.1k 0.6× 890 0.5× 50 0.1× 331 0.9× 29 0.1× 47 1.5k
Edward Quinlan United States 12 694 0.4× 511 0.3× 38 0.1× 331 0.9× 60 0.3× 17 1.1k
Takeshi Kezuka Japan 25 1.0k 0.5× 227 0.1× 86 0.1× 227 0.6× 573 2.6× 78 1.7k
J. E. E. Keunen Netherlands 21 745 0.4× 243 0.1× 38 0.1× 381 1.0× 131 0.6× 52 1.1k

Countries citing papers authored by Edward Okun

Since Specialization
Citations

This map shows the geographic impact of Edward Okun's research. It shows the number of citations coming from papers published by authors working in each country. You can also color the map by specialization and compare the number of citations received by Edward Okun with the expected number of citations based on a country's size and research output (numbers larger than one mean the country cites Edward Okun more than expected).

Fields of papers citing papers by Edward Okun

Since Specialization
Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

This network shows the impact of papers produced by Edward Okun. 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 Edward Okun. The network helps show where Edward Okun may publish in the future.

Co-authorship network of co-authors of Edward Okun

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Edward Okun. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Edward Okun based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Edward Okun. Edward Okun is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
1.
Hoon, Dave S.�B., Edward Okun, Harry Neuwirth, Donald L. Morton, & Reiko F. Irie. (1993). Aberrant Expression of Gangliosides in Human Renal Cell Carcinomas. The Journal of Urology. 150(6). 2013–2018. 32 indexed citations
2.
Shibata, Masahiko, Dave S.�B. Hoon, Edward Okun, & Donald L. Morton. (1992). Modulation of Histamine Type II Receptors on CD8+ T Cells by lnterleukin-2 and Cimetidine. International Archives of Allergy and Immunology. 97(1). 8–16. 21 indexed citations
3.
Hoon, Dave S.�B., Iwao Ando, Tetsuya Tsuchida, et al.. (1989). Ganglioside GM2 expression on human melanoma cells correlates with sensitivity to lymphokine‐activated killer cells. International Journal of Cancer. 43(5). 857–862. 26 indexed citations
4.
Hoon, Dave S.�B., et al.. (1989). S-100 protein stimulates cellular proliferation. Cancer Immunology Immunotherapy. 29(2). 133–8. 19 indexed citations
5.
Poliner, Lon S., R. Joseph Olk, M. Gilbert Grand, et al.. (1988). Surgical Management of Premacular Fibroplasia. Archives of Ophthalmology. 106(6). 761–764. 90 indexed citations
6.
Poliner, Lon S., M. Gilbert Grand, R. Joseph Olk, et al.. (1987). New Retinal Detachment after Pneumatic Retinopexy. Ophthalmology. 94(4). 315–318. 47 indexed citations
7.
Chan, Clement K. & Edward Okun. (1986). The Question of Ocular Tolerance to Intravitreal Liquid Silicone. Ophthalmology. 93(5). 651–660. 89 indexed citations
8.
Okun, Edward, et al.. (1984). Xenon Arc Photocoagulation of Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy. Ophthalmology. 91(12). 1458–1463. 14 indexed citations
9.
Hilton, George F., et al.. (1983). The Classification of Retinal Detachment with Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy. Ophthalmology. 90(2). 121–125. 628 indexed citations breakdown →
10.
Okun, Edward, et al.. (1975). Early Photocoagulation Treatment of Active Histoplasmic Maculopathy. International Ophthalmology Clinics. 15(3). 157–166. 1 indexed citations
11.
Enoch, Jay M., Joseph A. Loo, & Edward Okun. (1973). Realignment of photoreceptors disturbed in orientation secondary to retinal detachment.. PubMed. 12(11). 849–53. 41 indexed citations
12.
Okun, Edward, et al.. (1971). Management of diabetic retinopathy: A stereoscopic presentation. Medical Entomology and Zoology. 7 indexed citations
13.
Okun, Edward. (1970). The Vitreous in Clinical Ophthalmology. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 70(2). 308–308. 3 indexed citations
14.
Okun, Edward, et al.. (1969). Therapy of retinal detachment complicated by massive preretinal fibroplasia. Long-term follow-up of patients treated with intravitreal liquid silicone.. PubMed. 79. 563–71. 8 indexed citations
15.
Okun, Edward. (1969). Development of sickle cell retinopathy. Documenta Ophthalmologica. 26(1). 574–581. 8 indexed citations
16.
Okun, Edward. (1968). Intravitreal surgery utilizing liquid silicone. A long term followup.. PubMed. 49. 141–59. 29 indexed citations
17.
Okun, Edward. (1968). Lamellar undermining, diathermy and tissue transplantation versus cryotherapy and full-thickness scleral buckling.. PubMed. 49. 301–16. 2 indexed citations
18.
Okun, Edward. (1963). Chloroquine Retinopathy. Archives of Ophthalmology. 69(1). 59–59. 88 indexed citations
19.
Okun, Edward. (1962). Chronic Papilledema Simulating Hyaline Bodies of the Optic Disc. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 53(6). 922–927. 29 indexed citations
20.
Okun, Edward. (1961). Gross and Microscopic Pathology in Autopsy Eyes. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 51(3). 369–391. 78 indexed citations

Rankless uses publication and citation data sourced from OpenAlex, an open and comprehensive bibliographic database. While OpenAlex provides broad and valuable coverage of the global research landscape, it—like all bibliographic datasets—has inherent limitations. These include incomplete records, variations in author disambiguation, differences in journal indexing, and delays in data updates. As a result, some metrics and network relationships displayed in Rankless may not fully capture the entirety of a scholar's output or impact.

Explore authors with similar magnitude of impact

Breakdown of academic impact, for papers by Chi Chao Chan Breakdown of academic impact, for papers by C.–C. Chan Breakdown of academic impact, for papers by Shahar Frenkel Breakdown of academic impact, for papers by Tamara R. Vrabec Breakdown of academic impact, for papers by Karen Chu Breakdown of academic impact, for papers by P. R. Egbert Breakdown of academic impact, for papers by Sabine Aisenbrey Breakdown of academic impact, for papers by Edward Quinlan Breakdown of academic impact, for papers by Takeshi Kezuka Breakdown of academic impact, for papers by J. E. E. Keunen
Rankless by CCL
2026