Survey of Ophthalmology Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0039-6257 eISSN 1879-3304 Elsevier BV US

Q1 Quartile Established Impact

About Survey of Ophthalmology
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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
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+124%
Field avg: 1.84
APC vs Field Avg
+63%
Field avg: $2926

Compared against 5 journals in the same research areas.

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Survey of Ophthalmology

Survey of Ophthalmology does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 4.113 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Survey of Ophthalmology is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Survey of Ophthalmology is $4770 USD.

Survey of Ophthalmology is published by Elsevier BV.

Survey of 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 Survey of Ophthalmology is 0039-6257. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1879-3304.

Survey of Ophthalmology sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 4.11, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Predatory Check
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Citation Rate
4.113
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation 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

OpenAlex ID: S88857351

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