Aims & Scope

The aim of the journal is to ensure that up‐to‐date and relevant information reaches eye care workers of all levels in the countries where the burden of eye disease and blindness is greatest.

Journal readers often have little access to other sources of information.

Our peer-reviewed articles are written by experts in the field and combine clinical topics with public health approaches such as research, planning, management, technology, advocacy and training.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 0.138

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q4

h-index

Year Value
2024 33

Journal Rank

Year Value
2024 25495

Journal Citation Indicator

Year Value
2024 33

Abstracting & Indexing

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


Subjects & Keywords

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


Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.


Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.


APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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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.


SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
0.138
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q4
First Published: 2024

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