What is the Impact Factor of Ophthalmologica?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Ophthalmologica is 2.30, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Ophthalmologica indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Ophthalmologica is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q2 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.772 (Q2) and an H-index of 77.

Who publishes Ophthalmologica and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Ophthalmologica is published by S. Karger AG. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,311 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Ophthalmologica?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Ophthalmologica is "OPHTHALMOLOGICA" with common acronym "oph". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q2SCImago #7,265Hybrid

Ophthalmologica

Acronym:oph

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Abbreviation (ISO):OPHTHALMOLOGICA

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Identifier (ISSN):0030-3755(Print)/1423-0267(Online)

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Publisher:S. Karger AG

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Clarivate IF (2026)

2.3↑ +0.4

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Ophthalmologica

WoS Q2

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):2.3

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.772

#7,265

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

77 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2

Self-Citation Rate4.8%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

54articles/year

23.21% Gold OA•95.31% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Published since 1899, 'Ophthalmologica' has become a frequently cited guide to international work in clinical and experimental ophthalmology. It contains a selection of patient-oriented contributions covering the etiology of eye diseases, diagnostic techniques, and advances in medical and surgical treatment. Straightforward, factual reporting provides both interesting and useful reading. In addition to original papers, 'Ophthalmologica' features regularly timely reviews in an effort to keep the reader well informed and updated. The large international circulation of this journal reflects its importance.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

MedicineBiologyPhysicsSurgeryPsychology

Primary Research Areas

Medicine Ophthalmology

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Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSCIE2026

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Rank40/98

IndexSCIE

JCISCIE2026

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Rank44/98

IndexSCIE

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
OPHTHALMOLOGY	JCRSCIE	40/98	Q2
OPHTHALMOLOGY	JCISCIE	44/98	Q2

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF2.3

Articles / Year35

Total Citations1

2025

IF1.9

Articles / Year40

Total Citations55

2024

IF2.1

Articles / Year40

Total Citations161

2023

IF2.6

Articles / Year44

Total Citations231

2022

IF3.757

Articles / Year52

Total Citations317

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	2.3	35	1
2025	1.9	40	55
2024	2.1	40	161
2023	2.6	44	231
2022	3.757	52	317
2021	3.25	72	808
2020	1.926	66	808
2019	1.781	73	1,802
2018	1.605	88	1,758
2017	—	96	2,072
2016	—	82	1,150
2015	—	74	1,662

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #7,265Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1899-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:MedicineNeuroscience

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.772

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

2.31

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,311 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations306

3-Year Documents141

Citable Documents134

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate38.3%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q2

OphthalmologyQ2

Sensory SystemsQ2

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 4.8%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

3区 (Zone 3)Medicine

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区OPHTHALMOLOGY

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Ophthalmologica (acronym: oph, abbr: OPHTHALMOLOGICA, ISSN: 0030-3755) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by S. Karger AG in Switzerland since 1938. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.30, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.772 (Q2), an H-index of 77.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 54 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,311 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.