Clinical ophthalmology Journal Citation Rate 2026
1177-5467
eISSN 1177-5483
Dove Medical Press
NZ
Q2 Quartile Open Access
About Clinical ophthalmology
Clinical ophthalmology (CO) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Corneal surgery and disorders and Glaucoma and retinal disorders, published by Dove Medical Press in NZ, catalogued under ISSN 1177-5467 (e-ISSN 1177-5483). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.82 (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 $2320 USD. OpenAlex records 7,751 works and 108,636 citations, with an h-index of 101.
Clinical ophthalmology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Clinical ophthalmology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.82, 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, Clinical ophthalmology makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2320 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Clinical 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 Clinical ophthalmology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Clinical ophthalmology
- Budget $2320 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, Intraocular Surgery and Lenses. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Clinical ophthalmology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1177-5467 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1177-5483 |
| Publisher | Dove Medical Press |
| Country | New Zealand |
| APC / Cost | $2320 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Clinical ophthalmology is published by Dove Medical Press and based in New Zealand. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2320.
In our subject taxonomy, Clinical ophthalmology is classified under Corneal surgery and disorders, Glaucoma and retinal disorders, Intraocular Surgery and Lenses and Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies.
Clinical 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 1.823.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.823 | 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: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S105513329
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