Optometry and Vision Science Journal Citation Rate 2026
1040-5488
eISSN 1538-9235
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
US
Q2 Quartile
About Optometry and Vision Science
Optometry and Vision Science (OVS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins in US, catalogued under ISSN 1040-5488 (e-ISSN 1538-9235). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.93 (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.
Optometry and Vision Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Optometry and Vision Science has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.93, placing it in the Q2 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 the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Optometry and Vision Science operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Optometry and Vision Science 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 Optometry and Vision Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 1040-5488 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1538-9235 |
| Publisher | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Optometry and Vision Science is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and based in United States.
Optometry and Vision Science 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 1.930.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.930 | 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: S45696439
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