Clinical and Experimental Optometry

Aims & Scope

Clinical and Experimental Optometry is a peer reviewed journal listed by ISI and abstracted by PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Science Citation Index and Current Contents.

It publishes original research papers and reviews in clinical optometry and vision science.

Debate and discussion of controversial scientific and clinical issues is encouraged and letters to the Editor and short communications expressing points of view on matters within the Journal's areas of interest are welcome.

The Journal is published six times annually.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5
2024	1.70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9274

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	822

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.624

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	73

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Health Professions and Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Orthokeratology review and update

  Citation: 223

  Authors: Helen A

• Amblyopia: prevalence, natural history, functional effects and treatment

  Citation: 217

  Authors: Ann L., Joanne

• A review of astigmatism and its possible genesis

  Citation: 207

  Authors: Scott A, Michael J, Leo G

• Ocular and visual discomfort associated with smartphones, tablets and computers: what we do and do not know

  Citation: 200

  Authors: Sukanya, Lisa, Jennifer, Abigail, Kirsten, Blanka

• Management of digital eye strain

  Citation: 196

  Authors: Chantal, Anna, Graeme

• Effects of eye rubbing on the levels of protease, protease activity and cytokines in tears: relevance in keratoconus

  Citation: 175

  Authors: Sivaraman A, David C, Mark Dp

• Identifying and characterising cerebral visual impairment in children: a review

  Citation: 171

  Authors: Swetha Sara, Gordon N

• The eye in focus: accommodation and presbyopia

  Citation: 164

  Authors: W Neil

• A review of environmental risk factors for myopia during early life, childhood and adolescence

  Citation: 155

  Authors: Dharani, Sharon Yu, Seang‐mei

• Animal models in myopia research

  Citation: 154

  Authors: Frank, Marita

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