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International Ophthalmology Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0165-5701 eISSN 1573-2630 Springer Science+Business Media NL

Q2 Quartile

About International Ophthalmology
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International Ophthalmology (IO) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Corneal surgery and disorders and Glaucoma and retinal disorders, published by Springer Science+Business Media in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0165-5701 (e-ISSN 1573-2630). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.47 (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 ~$3390 USD).

International Ophthalmology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

International Ophthalmology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.47, 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.

International Ophthalmology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in International 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 International Ophthalmology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for International Ophthalmology
  • Budget $3390 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 International Ophthalmology Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-28%
Field avg: 2.04
APC vs Field Avg
+4%
Field avg: $3261

Compared against 11 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0165-5701
ISSN (Online) 1573-2630
Publisher Springer Science+Business Media
Country Netherlands
APC / Cost $3390 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

International Ophthalmology is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3390.

In our subject taxonomy, International Ophthalmology is classified under Corneal surgery and disorders, Glaucoma and retinal disorders, Intraocular Surgery and Lenses and Retinal Diseases and Treatments.

International 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 1.467.

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Frequently Asked Questions about International Ophthalmology

International Ophthalmology does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.467 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, International Ophthalmology is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for International Ophthalmology is $3390 USD.

International Ophthalmology is published by Springer Science+Business Media.

International Ophthalmology shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in 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 International Ophthalmology is 0165-5701. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1573-2630.

International Ophthalmology sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.47, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
1.467
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 1.467 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

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OpenAlex ID: S47727624

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