James C. Tsai

3.8k total citations · 2 hit papers
62 papers, 2.6k citations indexed

About

James C. Tsai is a scholar working on Ophthalmology, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging and Molecular Biology. According to data from OpenAlex, James C. Tsai has authored 62 papers receiving a total of 2.6k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 53 papers in Ophthalmology, 25 papers in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging and 5 papers in Molecular Biology. Recurrent topics in James C. Tsai's work include Glaucoma and retinal disorders (41 papers), Retinal Diseases and Treatments (24 papers) and Retinal Imaging and Analysis (10 papers). James C. Tsai is often cited by papers focused on Glaucoma and retinal disorders (41 papers), Retinal Diseases and Treatments (24 papers) and Retinal Imaging and Analysis (10 papers). James C. Tsai collaborates with scholars based in United States, United Kingdom and Canada. James C. Tsai's co-authors include James W. Pichert, David G. Schlundt, Mary S. Dietrich, Paul A. Sidoti, Denis M. O’Day, Panos G. Christakis, Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed, Louis R. Pasquale, Sophia Saleem and Jennifer A. Sivak-Callcott and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Chemical Engineering Journal and Hypertension.

In The Last Decade

James C. Tsai

59 papers receiving 2.5k citations

Hit Papers

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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.

The Ahmed Versus Baerveldt Study

2016 274 citations Panos G. Christakis, Jeffrey W. Kalenak et al. Ophthalmology profile →
Virtual Ophthalmology: Telemedicine in a COVID-19 Era

2020 202 citations Sophia Saleem, Louis R. Pasquale et al. American Journal of Ophthalmology profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name	h						Papers	Cites
James C. Tsai United States	23	2.4k	1.5k	400	193	156	62	2.6k
L. Jay Katz United States	24	2.4k 1.0×	1.6k 1.0×	383 1.0×	335 1.7×	183 1.2×	89	2.6k
Orna Geyer Israel	22	1.4k 0.6×	720 0.5×	339 0.8×	153 0.8×	185 1.2×	105	1.9k
Yvonne M. Buys Canada	30	3.3k 1.4×	1.9k 1.2×	490 1.2×	396 2.1×	508 3.3×	172	3.9k
Anselm Hennis United States	21	1.3k 0.5×	872 0.6×	269 0.7×	130 0.7×	308 2.0×	35	1.8k
Tony Realini United States	25	1.3k 0.6×	700 0.5×	425 1.1×	246 1.3×	105 0.7×	59	1.5k
Leon W. Herndon United States	32	4.8k 2.0×	3.5k 2.3×	703 1.8×	574 3.0×	273 1.8×	78	5.1k
Irini Chatziralli Greece	28	2.5k 1.0×	1.8k 1.2×	159 0.4×	57 0.3×	382 2.4×	204	3.0k
Ahmed Mousa Saudi Arabia	24	1.2k 0.5×	578 0.4×	120 0.3×	76 0.4×	284 1.8×	84	1.6k
Christoph Hirneiß Germany	24	986 0.4×	801 0.5×	136 0.3×	58 0.3×	267 1.7×	71	1.5k
Sandra C. Tomany United States	15	1.7k 0.7×	1.3k 0.8×	111 0.3×	34 0.2×	442 2.8×	20	2.4k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of James C. Tsai

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20 of 20 papers shown

Lin, Zheng‐Ian, Tzu‐Hsien Tsai, Stacy Tsai, et al.. (2025). Preparation of antibacterial CO2-based polycarbonate hydrogels with dual cross-linkages for co-loading of antibiotics and hypoglycemic agents and their applications on diabetic wound dressings. Chemical Engineering Journal. 523. 168020–168020.

Teng, Christopher C., et al.. (2020). <p>Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgical Training in United States Ophthalmology Residency Programs</p>. Clinical ophthalmology. Volume 14. 1785–1789. 5 indexed citations

Saleem, Sophia, Louis R. Pasquale, Paul A. Sidoti, & James C. Tsai. (2020). Virtual Ophthalmology: Telemedicine in a COVID-19 Era. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 216. 237–242. 202 indexed citations breakdown →

Tsai, James C.. (2020). Innovative IOP-Independent Neuroprotection and Neuroregeneration Strategies in the Pipeline for Glaucoma. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2020. 1–6. 19 indexed citations

Chadha, Nisha, Joshua L. Warren, Ji Liu, James C. Tsai, & Christopher C. Teng. (2019). <p>Seven- and eight-year trends in resident and fellow glaucoma surgical experience</p>. Clinical ophthalmology. Volume 13. 303–309. 17 indexed citations

Pasquale, Louis R., et al.. (2018). Latanoprost with high precision, piezo-print microdose delivery for IOP lowering: clinical results of the PG21 study of 0.4 µg daily microdose. Clinical ophthalmology. Volume 12. 2451–2457. 7 indexed citations

Pathipati, Akhilesh S & James C. Tsai. (2018). Leadership in Ophthalmology: The Role of Physician-MBAs. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 188. 70–73. 5 indexed citations

Tsai, James C., et al.. (2017). Novel Pharmacologic Candidates for Treatment of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma.. PubMed Central. 90(1). 111–118. 29 indexed citations

Patel, Shriji, et al.. (2016). Endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation for the treatment of glaucoma. Survey of Ophthalmology. 62(3). 357–365. 24 indexed citations

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Christakis, Panos G., Jeffrey W. Kalenak, James C. Tsai, et al.. (2016). The Ahmed Versus Baerveldt Study. Ophthalmology. 123(10). 2093–2102. 274 indexed citations breakdown →

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Gong, Dan, Jun Lin, & James C. Tsai. (2015). A Quantitative Analysis of the Relationship between Medicare Payment and Service Volume for Glaucoma Procedures from 2005 through 2009. Ophthalmology. 122(5). 1049–1055. 10 indexed citations

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Mattox, Cynthia & James C. Tsai. (2013). American Glaucoma Society Position Statement. Journal of Glaucoma. 22(6). 515–515.

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Tsai, James C.. (2013). Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology Lecture: Translational research advances in glaucoma neuroprotection. Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology. 48(3). 141–145. 11 indexed citations

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Hwang, Dah‐Ren, et al.. (2006). Retinal Function Assessment Following Intravitreal Injection of Erythropoietin in Rats: A Dose–Toxicity Study. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 47(13). 5724–5724. 1 indexed citations

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Tsai, James C., et al.. (2003). Compliance Barriers in Glaucoma: A Systematic Classification. Journal of Glaucoma. 12(5). 393–398. 319 indexed citations

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Tsai, James C., et al.. (2002). Orbital Cellulitis as a Late Complication of Glaucoma Shunt Implantation. Archives of Ophthalmology. 120(6). 849–849. 11 indexed citations

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Tsai, James C., Jennifer A. Sivak-Callcott, Barrett G. Haik, Jing Zhang, & Ian W. McLean. (2001). Latanoprost-Induced Iris Heterochromia and Open-Angle Glaucoma: A Clinicopathologic Report. Journal of Glaucoma. 10(5). 411–413. 15 indexed citations

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Singh, Kuldev, Kala M. Mehta, James C. Tsai, et al.. (2000). Trabeculectomy with intraoperative mitomycin C versus 5-fluorouracil. Ophthalmology. 107(12). 2305–2309. 134 indexed citations

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Tsai, James C., Keith Barton, Michael H. Miller, Peng T. Khaw, & Roger A. Hitchings. (1997). Surgical results in malignant glaucoma refractory to medical or laser therapy. Eye. 11(5). 677–681. 42 indexed citations

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Maguen, Ezra, et al.. (1991). A Retrospective Study of Disposable Extended-wear Lenses in 100 Patients. Ophthalmology. 98(11). 1685–1689. 19 indexed citations

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