Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics

Aims & Scope

Ophthalmic & Physiological Optics, first published in 1925, is a leading international interdisciplinary journal that addresses basic and applied questions pertinent to contemporary research in vision science and optometry.

OPO publishes original research papers, technical notes, reviews and letters and will interest researchers, educators and clinicians concerned with the development, use and restoration of vision.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.4
2024	2.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.976

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	88

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5022

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1215

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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, Medicine and Neuroscience, 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.

• When to use the <scp>B</scp>onferroni correction

  Citation: 2434

  Authors: Richard A.

• Myopia and associated pathological complications

  Citation: 773

  Authors: Seang‐Mei, Gus, Edwin Chan, Wei‐Han

• Worldwide prevalence and risk factors for myopia

  Citation: 626

  Authors: Chen‐Wei, Dharani, Seang‐Mei

• Computer vision syndrome: a review of ocular causes and potential treatments

  Citation: 433

  Authors: Mark

• Statistical guidelines for the analysis of data obtained from one or both eyes

  Citation: 403

  Authors: Richard A

• Amplitude spectra of natural images

  Citation: 385

  Authors: D. J., Y., Tang

• Statistical methods for conducting agreement (comparison of clinical tests) and precision (repeatability or reproducibility) studies in optometry and ophthalmology

  Citation: 348

  Authors: Colm, Jyoti, Konrad

• Risk factors for progression of age‐related macular degeneration

  Citation: 297

  Authors: Thomas J, Laura, Carel B, Yara T E, Anneke I

• Age of onset of myopia predicts risk of high myopia in later childhood in myopic Singapore children

  Citation: 268

  Authors: Sharon Y. L., Charumathi, Yin‐Bun, Audrey, Robert K., Donald, Tien‐Yin, Ching‐Yu, Seang‐Mei

• Computer‐related visual symptoms in office workers

  Citation: 213

  Authors: Joan K, Mark, Yuliya, Jorge M, Alejandro

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