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Public interest in ophthalmic imaging: a google trends analysis of diagnostic modalities from 2005 to 2025
Abstract
Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the evolution of public interest in ophthalmic imaging modalities between 2005 and 2025 using Google Trends data, with comparisons across countries, languages, and disease-related contexts.
Methods: Google Trends was used to analyze Relative Search Volume (RSV) data for eight ophthalmic imaging modalities: Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCTA), fluorescein angiography, fundus photography, ocular ultrasound, corneal topography, orbital Computed Tomography (CT), and orbital Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Terms were searched in both Turkish and English. Five countries were assessed: Turkey, the United States, Germany, India, and Japan. Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) was calculated for each term. Comparative analyses were performed by language, disease focus (e.g., macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy), and pre- versus post-COVID-19 periods.
Results: Most imaging terms showed a notable rise in RSV, particularly OCT, fundus photography, and OCTA. The highest CAGR was seen for OCT (+8.1%, India). Turkish terms had consistently lower RSV than their English equivalents, although substantial growth was observed for searches corresponding to OCT and fluorescein angiography after 2015. COVID-19 led to a temporary decline in search activity, followed by a strong rebound. Corneal topography and ocular ultrasound showed more modest but steadily increasing interest.
Conclusion: Public interest in ophthalmic imaging has significantly increased over two decades. The growing attention to OCT and OCTA reflects rising awareness of non-invasive retinal diagnostics. Lower interest in Turkish terms highlights the need to improve local-language health education. Digital data tools like Google Trends may serve as valuable instruments in tracking and enhancing ophthalmic public health awareness.

Keywords : Google trends, ophthalmic imaging, public awareness, digital epidemiology, health literacy

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Article available in :
Volume 3, Issue 1, 2026
Page : 6-9
https://doi.org/10.51271/AOR-0045
Article Information
Received : 25 Oca 2026
Accepted : 07 Mar 2026
Published : 19 Mar 2026
Corresponding Author :

Elmas Yüksel Şükün: Department of Ophthalmology, Alanya Training and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkiye

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Citation : Yüksel Şükün E, Şükün A. Public interest in ophthalmic imaging: a Google Trends analysis of diagnostic modalities from 2005 to 2025. Arch Ophthalmol Res. 2026;3(1):6-9. doi:10.51271/AOR-0045

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