Ravi Thomas

6.7k total citations · 1 hit paper
157 papers, 4.7k citations indexed

About

Ravi Thomas is a scholar working on Ophthalmology, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging and Pathology and Forensic Medicine. According to data from OpenAlex, Ravi Thomas has authored 157 papers receiving a total of 4.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 137 papers in Ophthalmology, 84 papers in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging and 22 papers in Pathology and Forensic Medicine. Recurrent topics in Ravi Thomas's work include Glaucoma and retinal disorders (114 papers), Retinal Diseases and Treatments (58 papers) and Corneal surgery and disorders (39 papers). Ravi Thomas is often cited by papers focused on Glaucoma and retinal disorders (114 papers), Retinal Diseases and Treatments (58 papers) and Corneal surgery and disorders (39 papers). Ravi Thomas collaborates with scholars based in India, Australia and China. Ravi Thomas's co-authors include Rajul Parikh, Shefali Parikh, G. Chandra Sekhar, Annie Mathai, Sannapaneni Krishnaiah, Gullapalli N. Rao, Praveen K. Nirmalan, B R Shamanna, Jayaprakash Muliyil and Rajesh S. Kumar and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, PLoS ONE and Scientific Reports.

In The Last Decade

Ravi Thomas

154 papers receiving 4.5k 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.

  1. Understanding and using sensitivity, specificity and predictive values
    2008 975 citations Rajul Parikh, Annie Mathai et al. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology profile →

Author Peers

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Author Last Decade Papers Cites
Ravi Thomas 3.2k 2.2k 684 505 494 157 4.7k
R Pararajasegaram 5.7k 1.8× 4.2k 1.9× 1.5k 2.2× 561 1.1× 1.1k 2.3× 13 8.0k
Daniel Etya’ale 2.8k 0.9× 1.8k 0.8× 897 1.3× 482 1.0× 651 1.3× 19 4.1k
Pirro G. Hysi 1.5k 0.5× 1.4k 0.7× 835 1.2× 605 1.2× 845 1.7× 149 4.6k
Silvio Paolo Mariotti 4.5k 1.4× 3.2k 1.5× 2.1k 3.1× 836 1.7× 1.1k 2.2× 31 7.3k
Gianni Virgili 5.6k 1.8× 4.2k 2.0× 1.1k 1.6× 369 0.7× 1.2k 2.4× 372 8.3k
Antoine Labbé 3.2k 1.0× 2.7k 1.2× 532 0.8× 3.0k 5.9× 469 0.9× 276 6.2k
Augusto Azuara‐Blanco 4.5k 1.4× 4.4k 2.0× 651 1.0× 1.7k 3.3× 284 0.6× 225 6.5k
Yingfeng Zheng 3.6k 1.1× 3.4k 1.6× 1.7k 2.5× 284 0.6× 755 1.5× 142 5.8k
Yi Lü 2.6k 0.8× 2.1k 1.0× 1.2k 1.7× 393 0.8× 1.0k 2.0× 242 4.7k
Mary Frances Cotch 4.4k 1.4× 4.0k 1.8× 2.7k 4.0× 960 1.9× 721 1.5× 127 10.6k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Ravi Thomas

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Ravi Thomas

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Ravi Thomas. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Ravi Thomas 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 Ravi Thomas. Ravi Thomas is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

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Thomas, Ravi, Yan Guo, Wei Zhang, et al.. (2023). Topographic Differences in Superficial Macular Vessel Density in Eyes with Early Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma and Normal Tension Glaucoma. Ophthalmic Research. 66(1). 465–473. 2 indexed citations
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Li, Shuning, Shuning Li, Shi‐Ming Li, et al.. (2017). Distribution and associations of intraocular pressure in 7- and 12-year-old Chinese children: The Anyang Childhood Eye Study. PLoS ONE. 12(8). e0181922–e0181922. 15 indexed citations
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Wood, Joanne M., et al.. (2016). Glaucoma and driving: On-road driving characteristics. QUT ePrints (Queensland University of Technology). 2 indexed citations
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Kang, Meng‐Tian, Shi‐Ming Li, He Li, et al.. (2016). Peripapillary retinal nerve fibre layer thickness and its association with refractive error in Chinese children: the Anyang Childhood Eye Study. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 44(8). 701–709. 31 indexed citations
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Wood, Joanne M., et al.. (2016). Glaucoma and Driving: On-Road Driving Characteristics. PLoS ONE. 11(7). e0158318–e0158318. 46 indexed citations
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Wood, Joanne M., et al.. (2014). On-road Driving Performance in Older Adults with Glaucoma. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 55(13). 3537–3537. 1 indexed citations
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Nirmalan, Praveen K., et al.. (2014). Functional and Visual Acuity Outcomes of Cataract surgery in Timor-Leste (East Timor). Ophthalmic Epidemiology. 21(6). 397–405. 5 indexed citations
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Walland, Mark J & Ravi Thomas. (2011). The appendix of the eye: better out than in. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 40(4). 1 indexed citations
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Walland, Mark J & Ravi Thomas. (2011). When do we just observe if anterior segment optical coherence tomography suggests closure?. Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 39(6). 587–588. 5 indexed citations
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Thomas, Ravi, et al.. (2010). Evaluation of a glaucoma patient. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. 59(7). 43–43. 17 indexed citations
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Parikh, Rajul, Annie Mathai, Shefali Parikh, G. Chandra Sekhar, & Ravi Thomas. (2008). Understanding and using sensitivity, specificity and predictive values. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. 56(1). 45–45. 975 indexed citations breakdown →
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Nutheti, Rishita, Jill Keeffe, B R Shamanna, et al.. (2007). Relationship between Visual Impairment and Eye Diseases and Visual Function in Andhra Pradesh. Ophthalmology. 114(8). 1552–1557. 24 indexed citations
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Parikh, Rajul, Shefali Parikh, G. Chandra Sekhar, et al.. (2007). Normal Age-Related Decay of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness. Ophthalmology. 114(5). 921–926. 238 indexed citations
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Naik, Milind N., et al.. (2007). Ethanolamine Oleate Sclerotherapy Versus Simple Cyst Aspiration in the Management of Orbitopalpebral Cyst Associated With Congenital Microphthalmos. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 23(4). 307–311. 9 indexed citations
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Nutheti, Rishita, B R Shamanna, Praveen K. Nirmalan, et al.. (2006). Impact of Impaired Vision and Eye Disease on Quality of Life in Andhra Pradesh. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 47(11). 4742–4742. 70 indexed citations
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Chakrabarti, Subhabrata, Kiranpreet Kaur, Moulinath Acharya, et al.. (2005). Gln48His is the prevalent myocilin mutation in primary open angle and primary congenital glaucoma phenotypes in India.. PubMed. 11. 111–3. 44 indexed citations
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Thomas, Ravi, et al.. (2002). Frequency Doubling Perimetry in Glaucoma. Journal of Glaucoma. 11(1). 46–50. 43 indexed citations
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Kuri̇akose, Thomas, et al.. (2002). Intracameral Amphotericin B Injection in the Management of Deep Keratomycosis. Cornea. 21(7). 653–656. 58 indexed citations

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