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, 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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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation 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.
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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Metadata
Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S207341048
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