Open Ophthalmology Journal
Bentham Science Publishers · United Arab Emirates · Est. 2000
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Aims & Scope
The Open Ophthalmology Journal is an open-access journal which publishes research articles, reviews/mini-reviews, letters and guest-edited single-topic issues in all important areas of experimental and clinical research in ophthalmology, including ophthalmological therapies, devices, and surgical techniques used for the treatment of eye diseases and refractive errors. The Open Ophthalmology Journal, a peer-reviewed journal, is an important and reliable source of current information on developments in the field, including physiological optics, optometry, and reconstructive surgery. The scope of the journal also covers studies related to the anatomy and function of the cornea and retina. Emphasis is placed on publishing quality papers, making them freely available to researchers worldwide. The Open Ophthalmology Journal is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal covering all aspects of ophthalmology published continuously by Bentham Open.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Frequently asked questions about Open Ophthalmology Journal
Is Open Ophthalmology Journal a predatory journal?
Open Ophthalmology Journal was withdrawn from the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) — DOAJ's stated reason: "Journal not adhering to Best practice" (2017-03-23). Withdrawal is not a predatory verdict, but it is a material editorial signal; it remains indexed in Web of Science, Scopus. Verify the journal's current status on DOAJ and its official site before submitting.
What is the impact factor of Open Ophthalmology Journal?
Open Ophthalmology Journal is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 0.46.
Is Open Ophthalmology Journal indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
Open Ophthalmology Journal is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus.
What is the aims and scope of Open Ophthalmology Journal?
The Open Ophthalmology Journal is an open-access journal which publishes research articles, reviews/mini-reviews, letters and guest-edited single-topic issues in all important areas of experimental and clinical research in ophthalmology, including ophthalmological therapies, devices, and surgical techniques used for the treatment of eye diseases and refractive errors. The Open Ophthalmology Journal, a peer-reviewed journal, is an important and reliable source of current information on developments in the field, including physiological optics, optometry, and reconstructive surgery. The scope of
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