Clinical ophthalmology Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 1177-5467 eISSN 1177-5483 Dove Medical Press NZ

Q2 Quartile Open Access

About Clinical ophthalmology
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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
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-4%
Field avg: 1.9
APC vs Field Avg
-38%
Field avg: $3757

Compared against 18 journals in the same research areas.

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Clinical ophthalmology

Clinical ophthalmology does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.823 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

Yes, Clinical ophthalmology is an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Clinical ophthalmology is $2320 USD.

Clinical ophthalmology is published by Dove Medical Press.

Clinical ophthalmology shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in DOAJ, OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Clinical ophthalmology is 1177-5467. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1177-5483.

Clinical ophthalmology sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.82, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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OpenAlex
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DOAJ
Indexed OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
1.823
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation 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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