BMC Ophthalmology Journal Citation Rate 2026
1471-2415
BioMed Central
GB
Q2 Quartile Open Access
About BMC Ophthalmology
BMC Ophthalmology (BO) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Corneal surgery and disorders and Glaucoma and retinal disorders, published by BioMed Central in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1471-2415. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.76 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $1925 USD.
BMC Ophthalmology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
BMC Ophthalmology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.76, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Corneal surgery and disorders research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
As a fully open-access publication, BMC Ophthalmology makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $1925 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in BMC Ophthalmology should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare BMC Ophthalmology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for BMC Ophthalmology
- Budget $1925 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Corneal surgery and disorders, Glaucoma and retinal disorders, Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How BMC Ophthalmology Compares
Compared against 11 journals in the same research areas.
| ISSN (Print) | 1471-2415 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | BioMed Central |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $1925 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
BMC Ophthalmology is published by BioMed Central and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 1925.
In our subject taxonomy, BMC Ophthalmology is classified under Corneal surgery and disorders, Glaucoma and retinal disorders, Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies and Retinal Diseases and Treatments.
BMC Ophthalmology is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.757.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.757 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Comparison of preoperative 5% povidone-iodine plus moxifloxacin versus 5% povidone-iodine alone on ocular surface bacterial flora: protocol for a randomized controlled trial
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S49440999
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