世界针灸杂志（英文版）2026，Vol.36Issue(1)：73-83,11.DOI:10.1016/j.wjam.2025.12.005
针灸眼科研究热点及新兴趋势:一项文献计量学分析
Hotspots and emerging trends in acupuncture ophthalmology research:A bibliometric analysis
摘要
Abstract
Objective:To systematically analyze the research hotspots and developmental trajectory of acupuncture ophthalmology using bibliometric methods,with the aim of clarifying research trends,collaborative net-works,the evolution of thematic focuses,and predicting future directions. Methods:Literature on acupuncture ophthalmology published between January 1,1985,and May 31,2025,was retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection.Bibliometric analyses were conducted using CiteSpace 6.2.R3,VOSviewer 1.6.20,and SCImago Graphics to visualize publication characteristics,country and regional contributions,authorship patterns,journals,institutions,keywords,and cited references. Results:A total of 349 publications were included.(1)Annual publications:The number of studies on acupuncture in ophthalmology showed a generally increasing trend from 1985 to 2025.(2)Coun-tries/regions:Research in this field spanned 33 countries and regions,with China(203 papers),the United States(55 papers),and South Korea(25 papers)as the top three contributors.(3)Institutions and authors:A total of 321 institutions and 621 authors were involved.Authors with more than three publications formed seven collaborative research teams,comprising three major collaboration networks.Xiao-peng MA was the most prolific author(12 papers),whereas Tae-Hun Kim was the most influential author(41 citations).(4)Journals:The 349 articles appeared in 152 journals,with Medicine(32 articles)and Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine(18 articles)being the most common publi-cation venues.(5)Keyword and reference analyses identified several major thematic areas,including dry eye syndrome,systematic reviews,etiology identification,secondary glaucoma,visual symptoms,retinal pigment research,and myopia control. Conclusion:This bibliometric analysis demonstrates that current research in acupuncture ophthalmol-ogy is primarily focused on disorders in which acupuncture shows notable clinical benefits,incorporating multimodal therapies and multidisciplinary approaches.The field is progressing toward greater protocol standardization and clearer visualization of underlying mechanisms.Acupuncture has become an impor-tant complementary and alternative therapeutic modality within ophthalmic care,offering unique advan-tages in symptom improvement,enhancement of quality of life,and reduction of medication dependence for conditions such as dry eye disease,asthenopia,and myopia.Future research priorities include:(1)deepening mechanistic research on acupuncture for ophthalmic diseases;(2)advancing integration with modern ophthalmology in chronic disease management and prevention;and(3)generating high-level clinical evidence to establish standardized acupuncture regimens for eye health.关键词
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李悦,王影,焦文鑫,林冀鲁,王家宁..针灸眼科研究热点及新兴趋势:一项文献计量学分析[J].世界针灸杂志（英文版）,2026,36(1):73-83,11.基金项目
Supported by Beijing Shijingshan District Key Medical Specialized Project:10421 （）
Major Difficult Diseases Collaborative Research Project of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine （）
High-Level Chinese Medicine Hospital Project of Eye Hospital China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences:No.GSP4-02. （）
