BMJ Open Ophthalmology Journal Citation Rate 2026
2397-3269
BMJ
GB
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About BMJ Open Ophthalmology
BMJ Open Ophthalmology (BOO) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by BMJ in GB. It is catalogued under ISSN 2397-3269.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 58 days.
BMJ Open Ophthalmology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
BMJ Open Ophthalmology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.88, placing it in the Q2 quartile. 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 a OpenAlex Journal Impact Factor.
As a fully open-access publication, BMJ Open Ophthalmology makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 58 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in BMJ Open 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 BMJ Open Ophthalmology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for BMJ Open Ophthalmology
- The average time from submission to first decision is 58 days, which is moderate for the field.
| ISSN (Print) | 2397-3269 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | BMJ |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~58 days to first decision |
In-depth profile & metrics
BMJ Open Ophthalmology is published by BMJ and based in United Kingdom. It publishes on an open-access basis.
For prospective authors, BMJ Open Ophthalmology returns a first decision in about 58 days (moderate for its field).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.876.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.876 | 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.
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Last updated: May 21, 2026
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