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Optometry Department · King Saud University
Research & Publications
The Optometry Department is dedicated to exploring various aspects of optometry to address real-world challenges in vision care. Research focuses on critical areas such as myopia control, ocular diseases, and visual rehabilitation — all aimed at improving patient outcomes.
Vision science is central to this work, incorporating insights from neuroscience, physics, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, behavioral sciences, and applied mathematics and engineering.
108
Publications 2024/25
15,020
Cumulative Citations
69.6%
Q1 + Q2 Journals
▲20%
Year-over-Year Growth
Annual Output
Publications Over Time
2024/2025 at a Glance
Key Achievements
▲20%
Total Publications Growth
90 → 108
90 → 108
69.6%
Top Tier Publications
in Q1+Q2 journals
in Q1+Q2 journals
2×
Undergraduate Contribution
Doubled to 16.67%
Doubled to 16.67%
15,020
Cumulative Citations
▲46.9% increase
▲46.9% increase
349.3
Avg. Citations / Paper
▲43.6% increase
▲43.6% increase
Publication Quality · 2024/2025
Journal Quality & Contributor Breakdown
Journal Quartile Distribution
- Q1 Journals32.35%
33 publications
- Q2 Journals37.25%
38 publications
- Q3 Journals12.75%
13 publications
- Q4 Journals9.80%
10 publications
- Non-ISI Publications7.84%
8 publications
ISI Publications by Contributor Type
| Year | Staff | Postgrads | Undergrads | Total ISI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/2024 | 68/72 (94.4%) | 90.0% | 100% | 85/90 (94.4%) |
| 2024/2025 | 74/82 (90.24%) | 100% | 100% | 94/102 (92.15%) |
2023/2024 Academic Year
List of Publications
Showing all 89 publications
1
Factors associated with sedentary behavior and physical activity among people living in Saudi Arabia–A cross-sectional study.2
Navigating thyroid dysfunction and comorbidities among university students in Abbottabad, Pakistan.3
Evaluation of young adults' physical activity status and perceived barriers in the Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia.4
A model of purchase intention of complementary and alternative medicines: the role of social media influencers' endorsements.5
Perceptions of peoples towards health care seeking behavior from health care professionals.6
Evaluation of corneal backward light scattering in type 2 diabetes mellitus.7
Tuning of spectral response in dye‑sensitized solar cell by co‑sensitization of black dye with small organic photosensitizers.8
Can chromatic text/background improve Arabic reading performance?9
Choroidal thickness measurements in young Saudi adult population: a cross-sectional study.10
Behaviour of hTERT in the tears of neophyte contact lens wearers during the sleep/wake cycle.11
Effect of Optical correction on choroid structure in children with amblyopia.12
Visual resolution under photopic and mesopic conditions in patients with Sjögren's syndrome.13
Synthesis and anticancer activity of 3-(1-aryl-5-methyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carbaldehydes.14
Improvement of tear ferning patterns of artificial tears using dilute electrolyte solutions.15
New metal complexes containing a methyldopa Schiff base for carbon dioxide storage.16
Synthesis, physical properties, and carbon dioxide uptake of new metal-sulfamethoxazole complexes.17
Identification of the contamination sources by PCBs using multivariate analyses: The case study of the Annaba Bay (Algeria) Basin.18
Unlocking the hidden potential: Groundwater zones mapping using AHP, remote sensing and GIS techniques.19
Effect of curfew from the COVID-19 pandemic on amblyopia treatment in children in Saudi Arabia.20
The breastfeeding effect on the tear film of women: An observational study.21
Synthesis and chemiluminescent characteristics of two new acridinium esters.22
Evaluation of the effect of polyesters containing a curcumin ring system on Bemisia tabaci.23
Synthesis, characterization, and fluorescence properties of new polyethers derived from curcumin analogs.24
Magnetic carbon nanotubes doped cadmium oxide as heterogeneous catalyst for biodiesel from waste cooking oil.25
Effect of milling time on structural, physical and tribological behavior of a newly developed Ti-Nb-Zr alloy for biomedical applications.26
Crystal structure of (Z)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-(5-methyl-1-phenyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-N-phenylthiazol-2(3H)-imine.27
Crystal structure of (Z)-3-(3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-(phenylimino)-2,3-dihydrothiazol-4-yl)-2H-chromen-2-one.28
Effect of bike riding activity on the tear film parameters in dry eye subjects.29
Structural, optical and photoelectrochemical behavior of facile electrodeposition of organic/inorganic hybrid film.30
Synergistic effect of Nilavembu Choornam–gold nanoparticles on antibiotic-resistant bacterial susceptibility.31
Synthesis, isomorphism, and polymorphism of new (2E,4E)-1-(5-methyl-1-aryl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-5-phenylpenta-2,4-dien-1-ones.32
Investigation of the impact of chemical modifications on the photostability of polymethyl methacrylate.33
Assessment of tear film parameters in females with refractive errors using a single device.34
Organic synthesis via renewable heterogeneous nanocatalysts based on montmorillonite clay.35
1-(2,4-Dinitrophenyl)-2-((Z)-2-((E)-4-fluorobenzylidene)-3,4-dihydronaphthalen-1(2H)-ylidene)hydrazine.36
(E)-1-(1-(Benzofuran-2-yl)ethylidene)-2-(2,4,6-trichlorophenyl)hydrazine.37
Effect of milling time on structural, physical and photocatalytical properties of Ti-Ni alloy for biomedical applications.38
(E)-1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-5-methyl-4-(1-phenyl-4-((2-(2,4,6-trichlorophenyl)hydrazineylidene)methyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-1H-1,2,3-triazole.39
Investigating the effect of Zr content on electrochemical and tribological properties of newly developed near β-type Ti-alloys.40
Evaluation of tear meniscus height and lipid layer patterns of the tear film in domestic cats.41
Assessment of lipid layer patterns in domestic dogs and rabbits: An observational study.42
Degradation of rhodamine B dye under visible and solar light on zinc oxide and nickel-doped zinc oxide thin films.43
Synthesis and characterization of new heterocycles containing the 1,2,3-triazole ring system.44
Crafting in situ boron and selenium-doped carbon nitride nanosheets for turbocharged benzaldehyde to benzyl alcohol under solar spectrum.45
Effect of Zn-doped CuO thin films on structural, morphological, optical, and electrical properties for photocatalysis application.46
Antibacterial and antibiofilm activities of selenium nanoparticles-antibiotic conjugates against anti-multidrug-resistant bacteria.47
In silico screening of a series of 1,6-disubstituted 1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidines as potential selective inhibitors of the Janus kinase 3.48
In vitro and in silico study of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles using Nigella sativa extract against SARS-CoV-2 and Candida albicans.49
Production of novel Zr–Mg nanoceramics based on kaolinite clay with strong antibacterial activity.50
Synthesis of 9-(substituted phenoxycarbonyl)-10-methylacridinium trifluoromethanesulfonates.51
Transforming pharmaceutical synthesis with Sein-E-B nanocomposite photocatalyst through 1,4-NAD(P)H cofactor regeneration.52
Microstructural and photocatalytic properties of nanostructured near-β Ti-Nb-Zr alloy for total hip prosthesis use.53
In-silico evaluation, chemical reactivity, and covalent docking study of various quinazolines and pyridopyrimidines.54
Integrated exploration of molecular structure, quantum chemical properties, molecular docking, and antioxidant activity.55
Sein–EY marvels: effortless elegance in crafting flexible film photocatalysts for formic acid production from CO2.56
Modified polymethyl methacrylate as a sustainable medium for capturing carbon dioxide.57
Variation of the bromination site on the reaction of (E)-1-(5-methyl-1-(aryl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-3-arylprop-2-en-1-ones with N-bromosuccinimide.58
Glycosaminoglycans and collagen fibril distribution at various depths of the corneal stroma of normal and CXL treated rats.59
Assessment of tear film parameters post-treatment with commercial eyelid cleaning wipes: a pilot study.60
Adopting the World Health Organization's eye care competency framework in Saudi healthcare system.61
Characteristics of visual dysfunctions in individuals with computer vision syndrome.62
Biogenic synthesis of photosensitive magnesium oxide nanoparticles using citron waste peel extract.63
Impact of SGLT2 inhibitors on corneal nerve morphology and dendritic cell density in type 2 diabetes.64
Evaluation of the efficacy of enchroma filters for correcting color vision impairment.65
Assessing acute nicotine impact on choroidal thickness: a randomized, double-blinded study.66
Impact of multifocal gas-permeable lens designs on short-term choroidal response, axial length, and retinal defocus profile.67
Prescribing patterns for hyperopia: an insight of the optometrist perspective and practice.68
Variations in choroidal thickness between emmetropic and myopic eyes after caffeine intake.69
Evaluation of therapeutic efficacy of emustil drops for ocular discomfort and tear film osmolarity.70
The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder among emergency medical services personnel in Saudi Red Crescent Authority.71
Efficacy of hydroxypropyl-guar drops in improving tear film index and ocular surface dynamics.72
Repeatability of corneal aberrations and ocular biometry measurements using the Pentacam AXL.73
Prevalence, characteristics, and management of pediatric ocular trauma in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.74
Visual functions, seatbelt usage, speed, and alcohol consumption standards for driving and their impact on road traffic accidents.75
Clinically significant macular edema in an underserved population: Association with demographic factors and hemoglobin A1c.76
Perception and awareness of the public about presbyopia and its corrective approaches in Saudi Arabia.77
Electrical transport properties of succinonitrile:poly(ethylene oxide) solid redox mediators.78
The association between water, sanitation, hygiene, and child underweight in Punjab, Pakistan.79
A cross-sectional evaluation of knowledge of medicine safety and frequency of reading medication leaflets.80
Assessment of the mental, social, and educational impact of the COVID-19 quarantine and predictors.81
Green synthesis of metal nanoparticles and study their anti-pathogenic properties against pathogens.82
Prevalence and satisfaction levels of complementary alternative medicine use for the headaches.83
Evaluation of clinical knowledge of drugs causing addiction and associated social determinants among pharmacy and nursing students.84
Comparative analysis of antihypertensive and anticonvulsant regimens in managing pre-eclampsia and eclampsia.85
Exploring the educational social and physical activities among health care undergraduates.86
Assessment of hand-washing knowledge and practice among nursing undergraduates in Saudi Arabia.87
Knowledge of and attitudes toward clinical trials: A questionnaire-based study of PharmD undergraduates.88
Questionnaire-based study of women in Abbottabad, Pakistan, to evaluate cosmetic products and associated adverse events.89
Peel waste of citrus fruits: a valuable and renewable source of polyphenols for the treatment of diabesity.
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