Ophthalmology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0161-6420
eISSN 1549-4713
Elsevier BV
US
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology (O) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Corneal surgery and disorders and Glaucoma and retinal disorders, published by Elsevier BV in US, catalogued under ISSN 0161-6420 (e-ISSN 1549-4713). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.01 (Q1 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 ~$4590 USD). OpenAlex records 22,612 works and 1,221,156 citations, with an h-index of 372.
Ophthalmology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Ophthalmology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.01, placing it in the Q1 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.
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.
- 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 Ophthalmology Compares
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| 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.
In our subject taxonomy, Ophthalmology is classified under Corneal surgery and disorders, Glaucoma and retinal disorders, Intraocular Surgery and Lenses and Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies.
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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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
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| 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.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Artificial intelligence in glaucoma diagnosis and management: Has its time come?
Ronnie J George • 2026
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The intraocular lens position in high myopia eyes
Ziyi Wang, Siqing He, Ning Ding • 2026
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Challenge to the concept of surgical dose-response for moderate to large angle exotropia
Soh Youn Suh, Qingyu Meng, Ami Tamhaney • 2026
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Comparison of preoperative 5% povidone-iodine plus moxifloxacin versus 5% povidone-iodine alone on ocular surface bacterial flora: protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Mary Ogbenyi Ugalahi, Olufunmilola Makanjuola, Steve Oluwaseun Adebusoye • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S207341048
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