Ophthalmology Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0161-6420 eISSN 1549-4713 Elsevier BV US

Q1 Quartile Established Impact

About Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology (O) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Elsevier BV in US. It is catalogued under ISSN 0161-6420 (electronic ISSN 1549-4713).

Ophthalmology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Ophthalmology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.01, placing it in the Q1 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.

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

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

Submission Tips for Ophthalmology
  • Budget $4590 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
ISSN (Print) 0161-6420
ISSN (Online) 1549-4713
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United States
APC / Cost $4590 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Ophthalmology is published by Elsevier BV and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4590.

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 3.013.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ophthalmology

The current impact factor of Ophthalmology is 3.013.

No, Ophthalmology is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Ophthalmology is $4590 USD.

Ophthalmology is published by Elsevier BV.

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 Ophthalmology is 0161-6420. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1549-4713.

Ophthalmology sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 3.01, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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OpenAlex
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DOAJ
Non-OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
3.013
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 3.013 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: S207341048

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