Case Reports in Ophthalmology
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26 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
This peer-reviewed online-only journal publishes original case reports covering the entire spectrum of ophthalmology, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, toxicities of therapy, supportive care, quality-of-life, and survivorship issues. The submission of negative results is strongly encouraged. The journal will also accept case reports dealing with the use of novel technologies, both in the arena of diagnosis and treatment. Supplementary material is welcomed. The intent of the journal is to provide clinicians and researchers with a tool to disseminate their personal experiences to a wider public as well as to review interesting cases encountered by colleagues all over the world. Universally used terms can be searched across the entire growing collection of case reports, further facilitating the retrieval of specific information. Following the open access principle, the entire contents can be retrieved at no charge, guaranteeing easy access to this valuable source of anecdotal information at all times.
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OPHTHALMOLOGY
OPHTHALMOLOGY
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisCase Reports in Ophthalmology (ISSN: 1663-2699) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of OPHTHALMOLOGY, published by Karger Publishers in Switzerland. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.60, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.272 (Q3), an H-index of 26.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 122 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with an estimated APC of $2,630 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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