Removed from DOAJ (2021-03-23). DOAJ's stated reason: Journal is not open access. A removal from the Directory of Open Access Journals is a quality/transparency signal β it can mean the journal became inactive or failed DOAJ's re-review criteria. This is not proof of predatory practice, but verify the journal's current status and policies before submitting. Check on DOAJ β
β‘ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Publication speed: not measurable
publisher doesnβt disclose per-article submission dates β we never estimate
Q4
SJR Rank
Bottom 25%
Journal Impact Factor
Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)βindexed journals.
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Citations received
40
81
2019
54
85
2020
62
72
2021
34
33
2022
49
45
2023
59
27
2024
47
7
2025
14
1
2026
Source: OpenAlex Β· Each yearβs green bar = citations earned by that yearβs papers, counted to date β so recent years look lower simply because their papers havenβt had time to be cited yet.
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category β its quartile can differ by discipline.
Glaucoma and retinal disordersRetinal Diseases and TreatmentsCorneal surgery and disordersIntraocular Surgery and LensesOcular Surface and Contact LensRetinal and Optic ConditionsCorneal Surgery and TreatmentsRetinal and Macular SurgeryRetinal Imaging and AnalysisNeurological Disorders and Treatments
Frequently asked questions about Ophthalmology Journal
Is Ophthalmology Journal a predatory journal?
Ophthalmology Journal was withdrawn from the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) β DOAJ's stated reason: "Journal is not open access" (2021-03-23). Withdrawal is not a predatory verdict, but it is a material editorial signal; it remains indexed in Scopus. Verify the journal's current status on DOAJ and its official site before submitting.
What is the impact factor of Ophthalmology Journal?
Ophthalmology Journal is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its SCImago SJR score is 0.136.
Is Ophthalmology Journal indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
Ophthalmology Journal is indexed in Scopus.
What is the aims and scope of Ophthalmology Journal?