Survey of Ophthalmology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0039-6257
eISSN 1879-3304
Elsevier BV
US
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Survey of Ophthalmology
Survey of Ophthalmology (SO) 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 0039-6257 (e-ISSN 1879-3304). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.11 (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 ~$4770 USD).
Survey of Ophthalmology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Survey of Ophthalmology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.11, 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.
Survey of Ophthalmology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Survey of 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 Survey of Ophthalmology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Survey of Ophthalmology
- Budget $4770 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 Survey of Ophthalmology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0039-6257 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-3304 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $4770 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Survey of 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 4770.
In our subject taxonomy, Survey of Ophthalmology is classified under Corneal surgery and disorders, Glaucoma and retinal disorders, Intraocular Surgery and Lenses and Retinal Diseases and Treatments.
Survey of 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 4.113.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.113 | 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
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