Ophthalmic Epidemiology

Aims & Scope

Ophthalmic Epidemiology is dedicated to the publication of original research into eye and vision health in the fields of epidemiology, public health and the prevention of blindness.

Ophthalmic Epidemiology publishes editorials, original research reports, systematic reviews and meta-analysis articles, brief communications and letters to the editor on all subjects related to ophthalmic epidemiology.

A broad range of topics is suitable, such as: evaluating the risk of ocular diseases, general and specific study designs, screening program implementation and evaluation, eye health care access, delivery and outcomes, therapeutic efficacy or effectiveness, disease prognosis and quality of life, cost-benefit analysis, biostatistical theory and risk factor analysis.

We are looking to expand our engagement with reports of international interest, including those regarding problems affecting developing countries, although reports from all over the world potentially are suitable.

Clinical case reports, small case series (not enough for a cohort analysis) articles and animal research reports are not appropriate for this journal.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2
2024	1.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.847

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	78

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6248

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	504

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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
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in 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.

• The global impact of eye injuries

  Citation: 556

  Authors: A.-D., B.

• Overview of Epidemiologic Studies of Diabetic Retinopathy

  Citation: 531

  Authors: Barbara Eden

• 2002 Global update of available data on visual impairment: a compilation of population-based prevalence studies

  Citation: 370

  Authors: D., S. P., G. P., R., D., A.-D., S.

• Rationale and Methodology for a Population-Based Study of Eye Diseases in Malay People: The Singapore Malay Eye Study (SiMES)

  Citation: 322

  Authors: Athena W. P., Seang-Mei, Jing-Liang, Sunny, Seng-Chee, Mohamad, Tin, Donald T. H., E. Shyong, Tien Y.

• Methodology of the Singapore Indian Chinese Cohort (SICC) Eye Study: Quantifying ethnic variations in the epidemiology of eye diseases in Asians

  Citation: 260

  Authors: Raghavan, V. Swetha E., Yingfeng, Prema, Ning, E. Shyong, Jie Jin, Ecosse, Paul, Terri L., Howard, Paul J., Tin, Seang Mei, Tien Y.

• Microbial Keratitis in South India: Influence of Risk Factors, Climate, and Geographical Variation

  Citation: 252

  Authors: M. Jayahar, R., R., S., C., M.

• The Global Trachoma Mapping Project: Methodology of a 34-Country Population-Based Study

  Citation: 202

  Authors: Anthony W., Alexandre L., Paul, Agatha, Liknaw, Wondu, Menbere, Neal D. E., Amir Bedri, Berhanu, Simon J., Brian K., Michael, Paul M., Rebecca M., Solomon, Katherine, Teshome, Zelalem, Erik, Dominic, Jonathan D., Richard Le, Susan, Thomas M., Chad, Silvio P., Anna, Els, Addis, Tom, Caleb, Beatriz E., Jeremiah, Stephanie, Joseph, Virginia, Alemayehu, Jennifer L., Hugh R., Jo, Sheila K., Rebecca, Simon, Danny, Allen

• Epidemiology of Blinding Trauma in the United States Eye Injury Registry

  Citation: 196

  Authors: Ferenc, Robert, C. Douglas, LoRetta

• Open-Angle Glaucoma—An Epidemiologic Overview

  Citation: 196

  Authors: M. Cristina

• Prevalence and Associated Factors of Keratoconus in Jerusalem: A Cross-sectional Study

  Citation: 193

  Authors: Michel, Einat, Sophie, Esther, Ariela

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