Eye Journal Citation Rate 2026
0950-222X
eISSN 1476-5454
Springer Nature
GB
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Eye
Eye (E) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Glaucoma and retinal disorders and Intraocular Surgery and Lenses, published by Springer Nature in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0950-222X (e-ISSN 1476-5454). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.59 (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 operates a subscription model (APC ~$4990 USD). OpenAlex records 14,835 works and 303,983 citations, with an h-index of 169.
Eye Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Eye has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.59, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Glaucoma and retinal 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.
Eye operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Eye 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 Eye against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Eye
- Budget $4990 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Glaucoma and retinal disorders, Intraocular Surgery and Lenses, Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Eye Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0950-222X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1476-5454 |
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $4990 USD |
| h-index | 170 |
| Total Works | 14,941 |
| Total Citations | 306,400 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 2.89 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Eye is published by Springer Nature and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4990.
In our subject taxonomy, Eye is classified under Glaucoma and retinal disorders, Intraocular Surgery and Lenses, Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies and Retinal Diseases and Treatments.
Eye is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 14,941 works that have together drawn 306,400 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 170; its most recent citation rate stands at 2.594; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 2.89.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.594 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 630 | 1,207 |
| 2024 | 659 | 4,279 |
| 2023 | 517 | 5,061 |
| 2022 | 523 | 6,179 |
| 2021 | 523 | 8,929 |
| 2020 | 596 | 12,334 |
| 2019 | 434 | 9,227 |
| 2018 | 348 | 10,381 |
| 2017 | 337 | 8,753 |
| 2016 | 320 | 10,007 |
| 2015 | 307 | 9,246 |
| 2014 | 334 | 9,459 |
Journal at a Glance
Source: OpenAlex — refreshed daily.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S167047176
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