Aims & Scope

The Korean Journal of Ophthalmology is a bimonthly day 5, peer-reviewed journal, which publishes original reports of basic and clinical research in all fields of ophthalmology and visual science.

The ultimate goal of the Korean Journal of Ophthalmology is to contribute to global health and well-being by improving the science and technology of ophthalmology and clarifying the distinctions between different regions of the world.

Main features include clinical observations, new diagnostic methods, surgical techniques, treatment methods and results of clinical trials.

Anyone who agrees with our aims and scope is eligible to submit a manuscript.

The journal is distributed to the members of the Korean Ophthalmological Society, medical libraries, and many other institutions worldwide to promote the development of ophthalmology and academic exchanges among the Korean Ophthalmological Society members as well as international colleagues.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 0.572

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q2

h-index

Year Value
2024 41

Journal Rank

Year Value
2024 10170

Journal Citation Indicator

Year Value
2024 288

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.


Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.


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 requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 250.00 USD. Learn more.

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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
0.572
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q2
First Published: 2024

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